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Elonve · 07-28-2005, 03:36 AM

The part that made me cry is when i first read the book is when gandalf falls into the mines of moria and they all think he is dead.

when arawen says that she would live a mortal life ratherther than endure all the ages with out aragorn

in the appendices when Arawen says "I gave all my hope for you i have none for myself."
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Dimturiel · 07-28-2005, 11:38 AM

I still cry when I read "Farewell to Lorien", especially when the Fellowship has the impression that it is Lothlorien that is being taken away from them, and not they who are leaving. I also cry at the Argonath, when Aragorn confesses that he misses his home. And, of course, at Boromir's death, and at the distruction of the Ring, and at Aragorn's coronation. Oh, and I also cry at "The Grey Havens". These are but a few scenes, and many others have been already said. There are a lot of moving moments in this book. It would take many days for me to say all of them.

solarisa · 07-28-2005, 11:49 AM

u can call me insensitive, whatnot
but though i grew infinitly connected to tolkiens whole world (w/ some pj influences)
...i can't say i was crying. just was adventurous and exciting (i got choked on grey havens...sniffles)

Kitanna · 07-28-2005, 02:59 PM

I found myself crying when rereading the FOTR. The part where Frodo and Gandalf are reunited in Rivendell. A bit of happiness before sadness.

Kath · 07-28-2005, 03:02 PM

Oh how could I have forgotten this bit! When the Fellowship are together for the very last time and then they never all meet up again. Just the pure sadness that permeates from the words, you can feel that they would all be choking up and so so sad to part.

Nimrodel_9 · 07-28-2005, 05:08 PM

I cried several times, but I think I cried the hardest (and still do sometimes) at The Grey Havens. I think this was mostly because I can relate to it. I had to go through the same thing in leaving my friends recently.

08-05-2005, 06:01 PM

I cried for DAYS about the Gray Havens--you would have thought that Frodo would be able to enjoy his time after his quest was finished, but that was taken from him too. I think that was the most poignant part for me--it didn't seem fair. He did not seem happy even as he was going to the Gray Havens. Also when Sam notes that Frodo did not receive much renown or respect in the Shire itself upon his return was very sad.

I also found the part where Arwen gives her seat on the boat to Frodo quite emotional. It was more or less making her choice final.

The part where Sam thinks Frodo is dead and debates his choices made me cry as well. He was so filled with despair that he considerred hurling himself off the cliff rather than live without Frodo.

Boromir's funeral was very touching to me, but knowing his fall before it, his death did not touch me as much.

The description of Dernhelm (Eowyn disguised in armour) as Merry rode by--the utter despair on her face, seeking death.

Faramir's departure for Osgiliath with a bleak outlook, without his father's blessing/love, knowing that his father would have rather had him die in Boromir's place. The movie did a great job with this part of the story I thought.

There may be others I don't remember now, but I think this is a big part of what makes this story great: the ability to stir emotions.

07-28-2005, 03:36 AM	#1
Elonve Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the stars go blue. Posts: 153	The part that made me cry is when i first read the book is when gandalf falls into the mines of moria and they all think he is dead. when arawen says that she would live a mortal life ratherther than endure all the ages with out aragorn in the appendices when Arawen says "I gave all my hope for you i have none for myself." ________ LovelyWendie Last edited by Elonve; 04-09-2011 at 06:03 PM.

07-28-2005, 11:38 AM	#2
Dimturiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2005 Location: the road less travelled by Posts: 910	I still cry when I read "Farewell to Lorien", especially when the Fellowship has the impression that it is Lothlorien that is being taken away from them, and not they who are leaving. I also cry at the Argonath, when Aragorn confesses that he misses his home. And, of course, at Boromir's death, and at the distruction of the Ring, and at Aragorn's coronation. Oh, and I also cry at "The Grey Havens". These are but a few scenes, and many others have been already said. There are a lot of moving moments in this book. It would take many days for me to say all of them. __________________ Is this the end? No more the hunt, the journey and the goal? That terrifies me most: no more the goal! -Ray Bradbury, Leviathan '99

07-28-2005, 02:59 PM	#4
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	I found myself crying when rereading the FOTR. The part where Frodo and Gandalf are reunited in Rivendell. A bit of happiness before sadness. __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

07-28-2005, 03:02 PM	#5
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Oh how could I have forgotten this bit! When the Fellowship are together for the very last time and then they never all meet up again. Just the pure sadness that permeates from the words, you can feel that they would all be choking up and so so sad to part. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

07-28-2005, 05:08 PM	#6
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	I cried several times, but I think I cried the hardest (and still do sometimes) at The Grey Havens. I think this was mostly because I can relate to it. I had to go through the same thing in leaving my friends recently. __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

07-28-2005, 11:49 AM	#3
solarisa Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 42	u can call me insensitive, whatnot but though i grew infinitly connected to tolkiens whole world (w/ some pj influences) ...i can't say i was crying. just was adventurous and exciting (i got choked on grey havens...sniffles)

08-05-2005, 06:01 PM	#7
Gwaihen Guest Posts: n/a	I cried for DAYS about the Gray Havens--you would have thought that Frodo would be able to enjoy his time after his quest was finished, but that was taken from him too. I think that was the most poignant part for me--it didn't seem fair. He did not seem happy even as he was going to the Gray Havens. Also when Sam notes that Frodo did not receive much renown or respect in the Shire itself upon his return was very sad. I also found the part where Arwen gives her seat on the boat to Frodo quite emotional. It was more or less making her choice final. The part where Sam thinks Frodo is dead and debates his choices made me cry as well. He was so filled with despair that he considerred hurling himself off the cliff rather than live without Frodo. Boromir's funeral was very touching to me, but knowing his fall before it, his death did not touch me as much. The description of Dernhelm (Eowyn disguised in armour) as Merry rode by--the utter despair on her face, seeking death. Faramir's departure for Osgiliath with a bleak outlook, without his father's blessing/love, knowing that his father would have rather had him die in Boromir's place. The movie did a great job with this part of the story I thought. There may be others I don't remember now, but I think this is a big part of what makes this story great: the ability to stir emotions.

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