[J.R.R. Tolkien] Why Lord of the Rings? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tar-Palantir · 03-13-2003, 03:10 AM

I always envision that title as referring to the One Ring as being the 'Lord'. You know - "One ring to rule them all..." So the One Ring is the boss. Since Sauron is the creator and master of it he is probably meant to be the Lord, but I consider it to be otherwise. He obviously wasn't the Lord of the other 19 rings without the One by his side. Comprende?

On another note, I always thought the Two Towers needed a better name.

[ March 13, 2003: Message edited by: Tar-Palantir ]

03-13-2003, 03:10 AM	#3
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	I always envision that title as referring to the One Ring as being the 'Lord'. You know - "One ring to rule them all..." So the One Ring is the boss. Since Sauron is the creator and master of it he is probably meant to be the Lord, but I consider it to be otherwise. He obviously wasn't the Lord of the other 19 rings without the One by his side. Comprende? On another note, I always thought the Two Towers needed a better name. [ March 13, 2003: Message edited by: Tar-Palantir ] __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!