Aragorn in Moria?

[MatthewM]

Originally Posted by Knight of Gondor

Like many here, I reread the trilogy somewhat frequently. I'm rereading Fellowship now, as it has been longer than usual since I've gone back through the books. And like most things you reread, you find/learn something new, or are struck by something you didn't notice before.

In this case, I just finished The Ring Goes South, where the company is defeated by Caradhras. Gandalf is suggesting (even advising; contrary to the film, but let's not go there) taking the road through Moria.

I know what you mean, as I am also re-reading The Lord of the Rings, you always catch something new, or delve deeper into certain details that you hadn't before. Although I don't know the answer to your question, I must say one thing- I actually like how the movie presents Gandalf as advising against the entry into Moria. I don't understand how Aragorn would know not to enter, while Gandalf was unsuspecting to the danger that was within. Perhaps Gandalf knew he was supposed to fall there. I don't know. But from a logical standpoint, it makes more sense to me that Gandalf knew the evils of Moria in the film, rather than in the book where he seemed clueless.