Best Thread of the Month - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bêthberry · 03-21-2005, 08:00 AM

One thread has caught my eye because of the very interesting points of view presented on the thread. It is Aragorn's Political Skills , started by Boromir88.

There has been a good turnout of thoughtful comments from a variety of Downers with surprisingly little of our usual riding of favourite hobby horses.

And I like the careful discrimination among heroic ideal, political skills, good judgment, and humane considerations.

Tolkien clearly had a vision of ideal monarchy which few people today share, so I think such a discussion is valuable. (Unless one follows the Diana vs Camilla intrigues.

) I also am very intrigued by Saurreg's analysis of Aragorn's battle decisions and how they relate to the narrative or fantasy elements. All in all, I think, a useful discussion! Kudos to Boro for starting it!

03-21-2005, 08:00 AM	#3
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	A sword in a stone or what? One thread has caught my eye because of the very interesting points of view presented on the thread. It is Aragorn's Political Skills , started by Boromir88. There has been a good turnout of thoughtful comments from a variety of Downers with surprisingly little of our usual riding of favourite hobby horses. And I like the careful discrimination among heroic ideal, political skills, good judgment, and humane considerations. Tolkien clearly had a vision of ideal monarchy which few people today share, so I think such a discussion is valuable. (Unless one follows the Diana vs Camilla intrigues. ) I also am very intrigued by Saurreg's analysis of Aragorn's battle decisions and how they relate to the narrative or fantasy elements. All in all, I think, a useful discussion! Kudos to Boro for starting it! __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away. Last edited by Bêthberry; 03-21-2005 at 08:04 AM.