A dwarf as ringbearer? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Wormtongue · 04-17-2002, 07:54 PM

A Dwarf's lust for gold and riches is well expressed in "The Hobbit." Thorin Oakenshield's quest to destroy Smaug and gain the treasure "Under the Mountain" at ANY cost is a just example of the love of all that glitters. If the corrupting power of "the ring" is put into play, the Dwarves would like as not attempt a conquering unsurpassed by the races of Middle Earth. Dwarves may be stout and full of pride and will, but this, exploited by the ring, would be entirely too much for a Dwarf to bear.
The Hobbits, being self-deprecating, humble, and not TOO prideful, seems to me the logical choice. Dwarves are just too damn conceited, as are Elves!

04-17-2002, 07:54 PM	#29
Wormtongue Pile O'Bones Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA Posts: 17	A Dwarf's lust for gold and riches is well expressed in "The Hobbit." Thorin Oakenshield's quest to destroy Smaug and gain the treasure "Under the Mountain" at ANY cost is a just example of the love of all that glitters. If the corrupting power of "the ring" is put into play, the Dwarves would like as not attempt a conquering unsurpassed by the races of Middle Earth. Dwarves may be stout and full of pride and will, but this, exploited by the ring, would be entirely too much for a Dwarf to bear. The Hobbits, being self-deprecating, humble, and not TOO prideful, seems to me the logical choice. Dwarves are just too damn conceited, as are Elves! __________________ "Heroes await me,my enemies ride fast, Knowing not this ride's their last. Saddle my horse as I drink my last ale, Bowstring and steel will prevail..." +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Manowar