Somewhat off thread, but to answer why was Pippin drawn to the well? I would say partly because it was in his character to do so. At this point in LOTR Pippin had yet to grow into a sense of Duty or maturity and throughout the story it was in his nature to do things of a rash nature, such as dropping a rock down a well (like many a child would). Or even his Pledge of Servitude to the Tower Gaurd of Minas Tirith, where I believe he grew into a sense of Duty and left childhood behind. Anyway he was the youngest member of the Fellowship.
And yet another reason for his being drawn to the well and his subsequent action helped provide Tolkien with a way to roll out the Balrog scenario at the bridge (besides Gandalf's use of Power attempting to open the West Gate).
|