The importance of Tolkien's minor characters - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

stickifinger · 03-31-2004, 07:49 AM

Yes, I really am kidding just because I love the story as it is. But, what if...?

For the sake of argument, suppose Gandalf and the elves WERE the bad guys. We all know how the story can be skewed by bias. Suppose all the environmental damage was done by the "good guys" attacking Sauron. Suppose he was just trying to defend himself and the little piece of territory they allowed him. Suppose the orcs all had unhappy childhoods because they lived in poverty. What if the hobbits were just gullible?

And I repeat, this is just an exercise in creativity. The story is perfect as is, in my opinion.

03-31-2004, 07:49 AM	#26
stickifinger Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 34	Sauron Yes, I really am kidding just because I love the story as it is. But, what if...? For the sake of argument, suppose Gandalf and the elves WERE the bad guys. We all know how the story can be skewed by bias. Suppose all the environmental damage was done by the "good guys" attacking Sauron. Suppose he was just trying to defend himself and the little piece of territory they allowed him. Suppose the orcs all had unhappy childhoods because they lived in poverty. What if the hobbits were just gullible? And I repeat, this is just an exercise in creativity. The story is perfect as is, in my opinion. __________________ Tell me, who are you, alone, yourself and nemeless? - Tom Bombadil