Sam´s "magic" rope? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lostgaeriel · 11-01-2002, 09:49 AM

But it is interesting that though Sam has the background in rope-making, it is he who believes that the rope is magical, not Frodo. Ordinarily one would expect that someone who is 'expert' in a craft or technology would be best able to understand an advance in the craft and so dismiss 'magic' as an explanation. But perhaps because Sam is an 'expert' in ropes, he can more easily see that this is no ordinary rope. Whereas to Frodo a rope is a rope is a rope.

11-01-2002, 09:49 AM	#14
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	But it is interesting that though Sam has the background in rope-making, it is he who believes that the rope is magical, not Frodo. Ordinarily one would expect that someone who is 'expert' in a craft or technology would be best able to understand an advance in the craft and so dismiss 'magic' as an explanation. But perhaps because Sam is an 'expert' in ropes, he can more easily see that this is no ordinary rope. Whereas to Frodo a rope is a rope is a rope. __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.