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Bywaters · 04-15-2005, 02:15 AM

I was wondering if anyone noticed the similarities between the story of the Bard and the Master of Lake town in The Hobbit to the relationship between Aragorn and the House of Stewards in LotR?

In The Hobbit we see how the men of Esgaroth are ruled by the Master who is not heir to the throne of Dale where as the Bard is. In LotR we have a similar situation where the rightful king of Gondor (Aragorn) in not on the throne and Denethor is. In both cases the current ruler seems less keen to fight for "his people" where as the true heir is and does.

Any comments?

04-15-2005, 02:15 AM	#1
Bywaters Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tengiz, Kazahstan for 6 wks, then home for 2 wks. Blimey Posts: 51	Bard & The Master Vs Aragorn & the House of Stewards I was wondering if anyone noticed the similarities between the story of the Bard and the Master of Lake town in The Hobbit to the relationship between Aragorn and the House of Stewards in LotR? In The Hobbit we see how the men of Esgaroth are ruled by the Master who is not heir to the throne of Dale where as the Bard is. In LotR we have a similar situation where the rightful king of Gondor (Aragorn) in not on the throne and Denethor is. In both cases the current ruler seems less keen to fight for "his people" where as the true heir is and does. Any comments? __________________ ...I mean good manners don't cost nothing do they, eh? insuperably wasted