Hehe, you posted while I was typing. To answer your question specifically re:Frodo, Frodo made those comments directly after Gandalf told him the entire story, so he knew all the details. But I think the trigger was when Gandalf mentioned that Gollum had given Sauron the name of 'Hobbits' and 'Shire' and 'Baggins'. Also Frodo says that he is afraid and frightened. That state of mind seems to always aid in the speaking of rash statements. And when Frodo does eventually see him, he takes pity just like Gandalf said he would. Good for Frodo.
__________________
History shows again and again
How nature points up the folly of men
Go, go, Godzilla!
|