Honoring the Hobbits - ROTK spoilers - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Cibbwin · 04-07-2004, 11:25 PM

I think that, more than anything, Gimli handing Gandalf the crown was to give closure to the fellowship, and indeed all the main characters. Aragorn is being crowned, Gandalf is crowning, the four hobbits are being honoured, Legolas is leading the elven entourage, Eowyn and Faramir are together, we see Eomer, we see Arwen finally reunited with Aragorn, and later we see Elrond, Galadriel and Bilbo, and so they have Gimli hand Gandalf the crown. Simple solution, and in a way, it works subconsiously, because Dwarves have a love of all things crafted out of metal.

Saraphim · 04-08-2004, 10:07 AM

I liked both, for different reasons.

In the book, the Fields of Cormallen stand out in sharp contrast to the welcome the hobbits recieve in the Shire. It made me cry when Aragorn put them on his throne.

In the movie, the homage they recieve is no less. It also made me cry.

Yes, I'm a sap. What of it?!?!?

Anyway!

!

In both, it served the purpose that it was assigned, and more.

04-07-2004, 11:25 PM	#1
Cibbwin Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 145	I think that, more than anything, Gimli handing Gandalf the crown was to give closure to the fellowship, and indeed all the main characters. Aragorn is being crowned, Gandalf is crowning, the four hobbits are being honoured, Legolas is leading the elven entourage, Eowyn and Faramir are together, we see Eomer, we see Arwen finally reunited with Aragorn, and later we see Elrond, Galadriel and Bilbo, and so they have Gimli hand Gandalf the crown. Simple solution, and in a way, it works subconsiously, because Dwarves have a love of all things crafted out of metal. __________________ The Warrior Hobbit Nîn o Chithaeglir, lasto beth daer; Rimmo nîn Bruinen, dan in Ulaer!

04-08-2004, 10:07 AM	#2
Saraphim Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The other side of freezing. Posts: 404	I liked both, for different reasons. In the book, the Fields of Cormallen stand out in sharp contrast to the welcome the hobbits recieve in the Shire. It made me cry when Aragorn put them on his throne. In the movie, the homage they recieve is no less. It also made me cry. Yes, I'm a sap. What of it?!?!? Anyway! ! In both, it served the purpose that it was assigned, and more. __________________ I drink Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters! ~ Always remember: pillage BEFORE you burn.