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Lotrelf · 03-16-2014, 04:59 AM

When, for the first time, I saw the LotR movies, I felt EVERY ONE was important. I couldn't bring myself to decide who was the greatest among them. The character I was most impressed with was Sam. After reading the books, I came to realize that the biggest hero is Frodo in the books. Why? Well, here's the answer:
"Frodo undertook his quest out of love¡ªto save the world he knew from disaster at his own expense, if he could; and also in complete humility, acknowledging that he was wholly inadequate to the task."- J.R.R. Tolkien
In this letter, we are told that Frodo knew he is completely inadequate to task of bearing the Ring and destroying it, but he does it anyway. Other heroes, like Frodo, were aware of their inadequacy as well, but among them only Frodo decided to go on the "Mission Impossible."

03-16-2014, 04:59 AM	#28
Lotrelf Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 265	When, for the first time, I saw the LotR movies, I felt EVERY ONE was important. I couldn't bring myself to decide who was the greatest among them. The character I was most impressed with was Sam. After reading the books, I came to realize that the biggest hero is Frodo in the books. Why? Well, here's the answer: "Frodo undertook his quest out of love¡ªto save the world he knew from disaster at his own expense, if he could; and also in complete humility, acknowledging that he was wholly inadequate to the task."- J.R.R. Tolkien In this letter, we are told that Frodo knew he is completely inadequate to task of bearing the Ring and destroying it, but he does it anyway. Other heroes, like Frodo, were aware of their inadequacy as well, but among them only Frodo decided to go on the "Mission Impossible." __________________ A short saying oft contains much wisdom. ~Sophocles Last edited by Lotrelf; 03-16-2014 at 05:04 AM.