Why did Frodo feel he had to leave Middle Earth at the of ROTK? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

11-28-2003, 12:52 PM

Just finished the third book and was quite impressed with the last few chapters in particular. I was wondering if someone could explain to me why Frodo felt he had to leave Sam and Middle Earth? I understand that the burden of carrying the ring had broken his spirit, in a way, and he realized he was never going to be the "old Frodo" again, but how would leaving Middle Earth make him feel better?

11-28-2003, 12:52 PM	#1
morpheus Guest Posts: n/a	Why did Frodo feel he had to leave Middle Earth at the of ROTK? Just finished the third book and was quite impressed with the last few chapters in particular. I was wondering if someone could explain to me why Frodo felt he had to leave Sam and Middle Earth? I understand that the burden of carrying the ring had broken his spirit, in a way, and he realized he was never going to be the "old Frodo" again, but how would leaving Middle Earth make him feel better?