LotR -- Book 2 - Chapter 07 - The Mirror of Galadriel

[davem]

Originally Posted by Fordim

I am intrigued by your very nice formula of Celeborn and Galadriel as enacting Justice and Mercy, davem, but like Bb I think I am somewhat too suspicious of 'neatness' -- I like this idea, but I think it might reduce the role of Galadriel in this chapter somewhat by denying her own complex testing by the Ring, and by Frodo.

Didn't want to suggest that was the only interpretation - I've thrown in others myself - I really wanted to bring in another angle. I think the symbolism & the inter-relationships within this chapter are incredibly complex, & its necessary to look at it from as many perspectives as possible. Bit like a shattered hologram - each piece will show the original object but from a slightly different angle.