Bombadil and Gandalf - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bêthberry · 06-20-2003, 07:24 PM

Perhaps it is simply a writer's quickhand way of trying to establish some credibility for Bombadil, of tying together some loose ends at the end of the book and attempting to integrate into the story a character who does not play an active role in the main plot.

And note that, despite the alleged importance of Goldberry for Frodo, there is no mention here at the end of her. She disappears; it is only Bombadil who matters.

Bêthberry

[ June 20, 2003: Message edited by: Bêthberry ]

06-20-2003, 07:24 PM	#11
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,005	Perhaps it is simply a writer's quickhand way of trying to establish some credibility for Bombadil, of tying together some loose ends at the end of the book and attempting to integrate into the story a character who does not play an active role in the main plot. And note that, despite the alleged importance of Goldberry for Frodo, there is no mention here at the end of her. She disappears; it is only Bombadil who matters. Bêthberry [ June 20, 2003: Message edited by: Bêthberry ] __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.