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Imladris · 12-20-2003, 08:49 PM

I think that Sam's quote in the movie sums up the entire book, about how there is still good in this world and that it is worth fighting for.

Another thing about LotR is how the ordinary folks are the heroes. Frodo and Sam weren't heroes, they were mere hobbits who set out to destroy evil. It is a story of hope to hold onto the good in this world and that even the smallest person can help in that. Just because you are a "little person" (as in not being famous, or being poor, or whatever), doesn't mean you can't help in this world, even if the deed is small and is not likely to be remembered (as Lhunardawen has mentioned already).

Another thing is how real the ending is. So many stories end with the happily ever after, but that is not what real life is. Reality is a world of sorrow and heartbreak. It also tells that even though you fight for good, there will still be sadness and death.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 9:53 PM December 20, 2003: Message edited by: Imladris ]

12-20-2003, 08:49 PM	#13
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	I think that Sam's quote in the movie sums up the entire book, about how there is still good in this world and that it is worth fighting for. Another thing about LotR is how the ordinary folks are the heroes. Frodo and Sam weren't heroes, they were mere hobbits who set out to destroy evil. It is a story of hope to hold onto the good in this world and that even the smallest person can help in that. Just because you are a "little person" (as in not being famous, or being poor, or whatever), doesn't mean you can't help in this world, even if the deed is small and is not likely to be remembered (as Lhunardawen has mentioned already). Another thing is how real the ending is. So many stories end with the happily ever after, but that is not what real life is. Reality is a world of sorrow and heartbreak. It also tells that even though you fight for good, there will still be sadness and death. <font size=1 color=339966>[ 9:53 PM December 20, 2003: Message edited by: Imladris ] __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.