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Tuor of Gondolin · 08-15-2004, 01:22 PM

Interesting. I hadn't thought of it in quite that way. The basic reason seems to be that those who know the way would be too strongly and quickly tempted to use the ring (Aragorn, Gandalf, Elrond, etc.). But Frodo and Sam do seem, as their journeys progress, to take an increasingly significant part in deciding how and where to go, even with their guides.
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Council of Elrond: " 'I will take the Ring,' he said, 'though I do not know the way.' "

08-15-2004, 01:22 PM	#3
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Interesting. I hadn't thought of it in quite that way. The basic reason seems to be that those who know the way would be too strongly and quickly tempted to use the ring (Aragorn, Gandalf, Elrond, etc.). But Frodo and Sam do seem, as their journeys progress, to take an increasingly significant part in deciding how and where to go, even with their guides. -------------------------- Council of Elrond: " 'I will take the Ring,' he said, 'though I do not know the way.' " __________________ Aure Entuluva!