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Manwe Sulimo · 07-29-2002, 04:45 PM

Pages 920-921 of the Second Edition Hardcover

Key Words: "Window of the Eye", "the Eye", etc.
In the final chapters of the Quest, Sauron is repeatedly referred to as "the Eye", not "the Eye" being used in reference to Sauron.

Key paragraph: "One moment only [Barad-dûr] stared out, but as from some great window immeasurably high there stabed northward a flame of red, the flicker of a piercing Eye; and then the shadows were furled again and the terible vision was removed. The Eye was not turned to them: it was gazing north to where the Captains of the West stood at bay, and thither all its malice was now bent, as the Power moved to strike its lethal blow; but Frodo at that dreadful glimpse fell as one stricken mortally. His hand sought the chain around his neck.

This not only suggests, but proves that Sauron was, in fact, the Eye, and not a humanoid form. As much as I hate that idea, this is irrevocable evidence (unlike that stupid "winged Balrog" thing). Don't even start with that "it was only a simile" crap, Frodo saw the Eye. (And no, there was no "like" or "as" in the paragraph).

Sauron's Road was obviously built for him in the Second Age, so he could travel to Orodruin from Barad-dûr easily (like, to forge the Ring).

07-29-2002, 04:45 PM	#15
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	Pages 920-921 of the Second Edition Hardcover Key Words: "Window of the Eye", "the Eye", etc. In the final chapters of the Quest, Sauron is repeatedly referred to as "the Eye", not "the Eye" being used in reference to Sauron. Key paragraph: "One moment only [Barad-dûr] stared out, but as from some great window immeasurably high there stabed northward a flame of red, the flicker of a piercing Eye; and then the shadows were furled again and the terible vision was removed. The Eye was not turned to them: it was gazing north to where the Captains of the West stood at bay, and thither all its malice was now bent, as the Power moved to strike its lethal blow; but Frodo at that dreadful glimpse fell as one stricken mortally. His hand sought the chain around his neck. This not only suggests, but proves that Sauron was, in fact, the Eye, and not a humanoid form. As much as I hate that idea, this is irrevocable evidence (unlike that stupid "winged Balrog" thing). Don't even start with that "it was only a simile" crap, Frodo saw the Eye. (And no, there was no "like" or "as" in the paragraph). Sauron's Road was obviously built for him in the Second Age, so he could travel to Orodruin from Barad-dûr easily (like, to forge the Ring). __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."