Whats your favorite theme? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

01-16-2002, 09:44 AM

What really impressed when I reread FOTR recently was the theme of mercy, of pity: Bilbo's pity to Gollum, forshadowing Frodo's, and even Sam's. Bilbo's possession of the ring began with an act, and sets the stage for everything that follws. "The pity of Bilbo will rule the fate of many." Gandalf's wise words really struck a chord with me this time. Perhaps I'm older and wiser now, but it's made me begin to rethink some long-held assumptions.

People who don't think fantasy (and LOTR) is relevant to Real Life don't know what they're missing...

EG

01-16-2002, 09:44 AM	#14
ElanorG Guest Posts: n/a	What really impressed when I reread FOTR recently was the theme of mercy, of pity: Bilbo's pity to Gollum, forshadowing Frodo's, and even Sam's. Bilbo's possession of the ring began with an act, and sets the stage for everything that follws. "The pity of Bilbo will rule the fate of many." Gandalf's wise words really struck a chord with me this time. Perhaps I'm older and wiser now, but it's made me begin to rethink some long-held assumptions. People who don't think fantasy (and LOTR) is relevant to Real Life don't know what they're missing... EG