Aragorn's Elfstone - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gandalf_theGrey · 11-06-2002, 12:23 PM

Hullo Raefindel,

* bows a friendly greeting *

Your question raises intriguing possibilities.

To my mind, Glorfindel's leaving a pale green elf-stone in the mud on the Last Bridge as a token that is eventually found by Aragorn is a foreshadowing of Pippin's leaving his Lorien Elven brooch as a token to be found, again by Aragorn. Each of these tokens contain a green hue ... perhaps symbolizing hope as well as planting.

This foreshadowing speaks well of Aragorn's humility. For even as Aragorn compliments Peregrin Took for being able to cast away a treasure at need, Aragorn's ability to stoop down to the mud and there recognize treasure that others would pass by without a second glance is just as worthy.

In fact, perhaps this repeated action is meant to affirm Aragorn himself, as described by the phrase "all that is gold does not glitter."

Gandalf the Grey

[ November 06, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ]

11-06-2002, 12:23 PM	#6
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Hullo Raefindel, * bows a friendly greeting * Your question raises intriguing possibilities. To my mind, Glorfindel's leaving a pale green elf-stone in the mud on the Last Bridge as a token that is eventually found by Aragorn is a foreshadowing of Pippin's leaving his Lorien Elven brooch as a token to be found, again by Aragorn. Each of these tokens contain a green hue ... perhaps symbolizing hope as well as planting. This foreshadowing speaks well of Aragorn's humility. For even as Aragorn compliments Peregrin Took for being able to cast away a treasure at need, Aragorn's ability to stoop down to the mud and there recognize treasure that others would pass by without a second glance is just as worthy. In fact, perhaps this repeated action is meant to affirm Aragorn himself, as described by the phrase "all that is gold does not glitter." Gandalf the Grey [ November 06, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ]