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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet
I'd say that such a question underestimates Tolkien. What you are suggesting is that trading in mystery for endearment is a good exchange in your opinion. I contend that the trade-off isn't necessary.
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Well, weren't you saying that Tolkien hadn't managed to successfully meld the "mystery"
and the history?
I personally don't think the exchange was really done. I see "mystery" Gandalf in places later in the book, such as when he's up in the tree about to hurtle down on the goblins and wargs "like a thunderbolt".
That to me is pretty evocative of "old-time' wizards.