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Encaitare · 09-03-2004, 09:21 PM

About the "not in vain" bit, I think that even though Frodo could not stay in the Shire, it was not in vain for him. After all, he did play a huge part in saving Middle-earth, and from my idealistic point of view that is worth the self-sacrifice. Plus, he got to go find peace in the Blessed Realm, and this was why it was not in vain. At least he was not forced to suffer.

09-03-2004, 09:21 PM	#34
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	About the "not in vain" bit, I think that even though Frodo could not stay in the Shire, it was not in vain for him. After all, he did play a huge part in saving Middle-earth, and from my idealistic point of view that is worth the self-sacrifice. Plus, he got to go find peace in the Blessed Realm, and this was why it was not in vain. At least he was not forced to suffer.