In my introductory post, I mentioned that I didn't remember what would be considered the second fall of Galadriel. I've just read
Michael Martinez' article on Celeborn; he says something that throws a bit of light onto that question:
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...the Rings of Power were originally a second act of Elvish rebellion.
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That's not a major point in this topic, but an interesting aspect.
I've enjoyed reading the various thoughts you've all shared! As to the uses of the terms "muse" and "love(r)", it seems to me that
Bęthberry found the right quote by another Oxford professor:
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Originally Posted by Humpty Dumpty
`When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, `it means just what I choose it to mean -- neither more nor less.'
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'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth..
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