A Probably too Sympathetic View of Gríma - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tuor of Gondolin · 07-27-2004, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by Encataire:
"I can't think of any example of true repentance"
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Maedhros several times shows specific instances of repentence, but granted can't go the whole nine yards because of his slavish adherence to his oath.

Grima at the end seems to really be sick of being a bad guy and what he's done and may wish to repent, which makes the last evil deed of Saruman all the worse.

" 'Wormtongue!' called Frodo. 'You need not follow him. I know of no evil you have done to me. You can have rest and food here for a while, until you are stronger and can go your own ways.' Wormtongue halted and looked back at him, half prepared to stay. Saruman turned. 'No evil?' he cackled.".....

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07-27-2004, 10:08 PM	#17
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Originally posted by Encataire: "I can't think of any example of true repentance" ___________________ Maedhros several times shows specific instances of repentence, but granted can't go the whole nine yards because of his slavish adherence to his oath. Grima at the end seems to really be sick of being a bad guy and what he's done and may wish to repent, which makes the last evil deed of Saruman all the worse. " 'Wormtongue!' called Frodo. 'You need not follow him. I know of no evil you have done to me. You can have rest and food here for a while, until you are stronger and can go your own ways.' Wormtongue halted and looked back at him, half prepared to stay. Saruman turned. 'No evil?' he cackled.".....