LotR -- Book 1 - Chapter 10 - Strider

[Mark]

Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

Isn't the depth of various characters, not just the heroic few, what makes the book so rich?!

I agree with Estelyn on that one.

Originally Posted by davem

It is quite strange that the Nazgul have both the power to repel & to attract those (supposedly) opposed to them.

We forget the whole concept that the 9 aslo hold rings. Perhaps the rings they hold give them this kind of power? afterall, they are supposed to be the "9 Kings of mortal men" dont you think the rings they hold on to would give them the power to attract or repel any mortal? Its just my opinion

Originally Posted by davem

What exactly draws Merry to them? He is clearly a quiet, thoughtful type - I can't see Pippin getting involved without Merry's influence. I wonder how much of Tolkien there is in Merry

That proves again, Hobbits are not as we understand them to be, all hobbits are more complex than they seem