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Knight of Gondor · 04-22-2004, 08:33 PM

If you haven't finished it, then how do you know about all those elements you just mentioned??

I didn't cry at RotK (I teared up, but didn't cry). I didn't cry at the books. (The Passion of the Christ made me cry, but that's another story) But every time I read the book, the end of RotK, I put down the book and seriously, I walk away with a heavy heart. What else is there to say? It's just sad! But if you read the appendices about Aragorn's death...it's like MAN, what a creep Tolkien was to tell us how it all ends! It's kind of like Bilbo. We all want to have his ending. "And they lived happily ever after to the end of their days."

Stilll, you really have to finish it.

You may not remain on this board unless you do, we shall all retrieve our officially licensed Sting reproductions and drive you away.

Don't read the story of Aragorn and Arwen in the appendix, though, if you fear knowing the end. It's just not fair.

Lord of Angmar · 04-22-2004, 08:41 PM

I too walked away from the book with a heavy heart, but it was well worth it to read the ending and then go on to the Appendices. After having 'teared up' at the "Grey Havens" chapter, I found myself completely drained after reading "...the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen" (but in a good way). I agree with Saucey that the logical next step in the great tragedy that is Middle-earth's history is to read the Silmarillion.

Knight, I wonder what Tolkien would think of one of his loyal fans calling him a creep.

Etharius · 04-23-2004, 02:58 AM

Draw your sword woman! And charge into battle!!!

Elianna · 04-23-2004, 05:23 PM

Thanks for the encouragement. I've got a weekend now. Though I'm now depressed from reading a fanfic about Gondolin, I will grab a box of Kleenex (TM), climb my tree, and read.

If for no other reason, I promised myself to only read Silmarillion after LotR.

Knight of Gondor : Drive me away with your replicas of Sting will you? Well I have my own Sting and a bow to snipe you before you get to me! Muhahahaha! Anyway, back to sanity, although I haven't end the ending of the book, I have read encyclopedia-like thingies and some of the appendices. I've read the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen three times actually. 1st to torture myself with a love story, 2nd for research, and 3rd because I find it hilarious! (except for them both dying, I mean..........)

Knight of Gondor · 04-23-2004, 10:02 PM

OH yeah? Well, I don't own Sting, but I DO own Narsil.

So if you've read the appendices, and have an appetite for The Silmarillion...why haven't you finished RotK? Have you seen the movie(s)?

Knight of Gondor · 04-23-2004, 10:03 PM

OH yeah? Well, I don't own Sting, but I DO own Narsil.

So if you've read the appendices, and have an appetite for The Silmarillion...why haven't you finished RotK? Have you seen the movie(s)?

Elianna · 04-24-2004, 09:05 AM

Knight of Gondor :
Wait, you're a knight of Gondor and YOU have Narsil? You beat up your own king and stole his sword?!?!?!?!

Of course I've seen the movies. Glorfindel would've been awesome; Faramir evidently can only act like Faramir in Denethor's presence, and acts like Boromir whenever else; and the Houes of Healing better be in the EE.

I've read through a lot of "The Scouring of the Shire" last night, and shake my head at myself for forgeting my "Aunt" Barbra's mentions of it being so funny. Hehehe, the Sherrifs, the new gate, I cheered when Bill got Bill Ferny.

04-25-2004, 09:02 AM

Dont worry,I havent finished reading the ROTK book either (shock horror). There are just not enough hours in the day. But I used to get read it when I was little and usually fell asleep. My mum also bought me tapes of it. Anyway, what I tend to do now is to slip a few pages in every time i go to work, and then I dont end up staying up all night trying to finish the chapter. I do not all the bits in it though because my family are all serious tolkien fanatics.

I must admit I did not end up sobbing at the end of the film. The only film I have ever sobbed or seriously cried in was, The passion of the Christ.

04-22-2004, 08:33 PM	#1
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	If you haven't finished it, then how do you know about all those elements you just mentioned?? I didn't cry at RotK (I teared up, but didn't cry). I didn't cry at the books. (The Passion of the Christ made me cry, but that's another story) But every time I read the book, the end of RotK, I put down the book and seriously, I walk away with a heavy heart. What else is there to say? It's just sad! But if you read the appendices about Aragorn's death...it's like MAN, what a creep Tolkien was to tell us how it all ends! It's kind of like Bilbo. We all want to have his ending. "And they lived happily ever after to the end of their days." Stilll, you really have to finish it. You may not remain on this board unless you do, we shall all retrieve our officially licensed Sting reproductions and drive you away. Don't read the story of Aragorn and Arwen in the appendix, though, if you fear knowing the end. It's just not fair. __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

04-22-2004, 08:41 PM	#2
Lord of Angmar Tyrannus Incorporalis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: the North Posts: 833	I too walked away from the book with a heavy heart, but it was well worth it to read the ending and then go on to the Appendices. After having 'teared up' at the "Grey Havens" chapter, I found myself completely drained after reading "...the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen" (but in a good way). I agree with Saucey that the logical next step in the great tragedy that is Middle-earth's history is to read the Silmarillion. Knight, I wonder what Tolkien would think of one of his loyal fans calling him a creep. __________________ ...where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defence.

04-23-2004, 02:58 AM	#3
Etharius Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: U.K. Posts: 34	Draw your sword woman! And charge into battle!!! __________________ < Wisdom, Strength, Honor >

04-23-2004, 05:23 PM	#4
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	Thanks for the encouragement. I've got a weekend now. Though I'm now depressed from reading a fanfic about Gondolin, I will grab a box of Kleenex (TM), climb my tree, and read. If for no other reason, I promised myself to only read Silmarillion after LotR. Knight of Gondor : Drive me away with your replicas of Sting will you? Well I have my own Sting and a bow to snipe you before you get to me! Muhahahaha! Anyway, back to sanity, although I haven't end the ending of the book, I have read encyclopedia-like thingies and some of the appendices. I've read the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen three times actually. 1st to torture myself with a love story, 2nd for research, and 3rd because I find it hilarious! (except for them both dying, I mean..........) __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.

04-23-2004, 10:02 PM	#5
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	OH yeah? Well, I don't own Sting, but I DO own Narsil. So if you've read the appendices, and have an appetite for The Silmarillion...why haven't you finished RotK? Have you seen the movie(s)? __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

04-23-2004, 10:03 PM	#6
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	OH yeah? Well, I don't own Sting, but I DO own Narsil. So if you've read the appendices, and have an appetite for The Silmarillion...why haven't you finished RotK? Have you seen the movie(s)? __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

04-24-2004, 09:05 AM	#7
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	Knight of Gondor : Wait, you're a knight of Gondor and YOU have Narsil? You beat up your own king and stole his sword?!?!?!?! Of course I've seen the movies. Glorfindel would've been awesome; Faramir evidently can only act like Faramir in Denethor's presence, and acts like Boromir whenever else; and the Houes of Healing better be in the EE. I've read through a lot of "The Scouring of the Shire" last night, and shake my head at myself for forgeting my "Aunt" Barbra's mentions of it being so funny. Hehehe, the Sherrifs, the new gate, I cheered when Bill got Bill Ferny. __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.

04-25-2004, 09:02 AM	#8
Cecilia Guest Posts: n/a	Dont worry,I havent finished reading the ROTK book either (shock horror). There are just not enough hours in the day. But I used to get read it when I was little and usually fell asleep. My mum also bought me tapes of it. Anyway, what I tend to do now is to slip a few pages in every time i go to work, and then I dont end up staying up all night trying to finish the chapter. I do not all the bits in it though because my family are all serious tolkien fanatics. I must admit I did not end up sobbing at the end of the film. The only film I have ever sobbed or seriously cried in was, The passion of the Christ.