What happened to Sam? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Morwen Tindomerel · 06-11-2003, 06:24 PM

In 'Morgoth's Ring' (v. X of HoME) Tolkien specifically states that the Ringbearers went to Tol Eressea, within sight of Aman, not to to Aman itself. And that this grace was granted to them so that they might be healed of the hurts the Ring had inflicted upon their spirits and in due course give up their lives of their own free will, in a spirit of hope and desire for Him who is beyond the Circles of the World. Tolkien goes on to observe that Aragorn achieved this state of grace without the special aid given to the Ringbearers.

Frankly I cannot imagine Sam wanting to be seperated from his Rosie and his children for all the remaining Ages of the World, and doubtless Frodo and Bilbo too have people they'd like to see again, (including their parents and old Friends like Aragorn, Boromir or Bard the Bowman).

And to put it bluntly; life in Eressea and Aman must be godawful boring and no Mortal could stand it forever. Eru only knows how Tuor and Earendil and Elwing are coping. And poor Elrond!

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06-11-2003, 06:24 PM	#25
Morwen Tindomerel Wight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minas Anor or Annuminas the Golden Posts: 187	In 'Morgoth's Ring' (v. X of HoME) Tolkien specifically states that the Ringbearers went to Tol Eressea, within sight of Aman, not to to Aman itself. And that this grace was granted to them so that they might be healed of the hurts the Ring had inflicted upon their spirits and in due course give up their lives of their own free will, in a spirit of hope and desire for Him who is beyond the Circles of the World. Tolkien goes on to observe that Aragorn achieved this state of grace without the special aid given to the Ringbearers. Frankly I cannot imagine Sam wanting to be seperated from his Rosie and his children for all the remaining Ages of the World, and doubtless Frodo and Bilbo too have people they'd like to see again, (including their parents and old Friends like Aragorn, Boromir or Bard the Bowman). And to put it bluntly; life in Eressea and Aman must be godawful boring and no Mortal could stand it forever. Eru only knows how Tuor and Earendil and Elwing are coping. And poor Elrond! [ June 11, 2003: Message edited by: Morwen Tindomerel ]