Sauron as Annatar - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

radagastly · 10-18-2005, 01:28 PM

I know that the Commentary for the extended edition says that the fight scenes between Aragorn and the Troll in the battle at the Black Gate were originally meant to be between him and Sauron, appearing as he appeared in the prologue of "Fellowship." Part of this scene was originally conceived to have Sauron appear to Aragorn as Annatar, or as a beautiful woman full of light, or one of many other silly things. I'm glad they decided against it all and kept him out of it. I think it's more effective to never really see him.

10-18-2005, 01:28 PM	#4
radagastly Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Washington, D. C., USA Posts: 299	I know that the Commentary for the extended edition says that the fight scenes between Aragorn and the Troll in the battle at the Black Gate were originally meant to be between him and Sauron, appearing as he appeared in the prologue of "Fellowship." Part of this scene was originally conceived to have Sauron appear to Aragorn as Annatar, or as a beautiful woman full of light, or one of many other silly things. I'm glad they decided against it all and kept him out of it. I think it's more effective to never really see him. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before, I listen for returning feet and voices at the door.