Character Analysis Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gwathagor · 05-20-2008, 08:28 AM

Whether or not being slow to make his mind constitutes a weakness on Treebeard's part is debatable, but he certainly has a sympathy for living, growing things, which works as a strength and a weakness - it contributed to the Ents' decision to destroy Isengard, and which Saruman later manipulated to escape Orthanc. Thus it seems to be a crucial part of both his character - as the protection of living plants is his occupation - and also of the story as a whole. Our strengths are our weaknesses, I suppose.

05-20-2008, 08:28 AM	#1
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Whether or not being slow to make his mind constitutes a weakness on Treebeard's part is debatable, but he certainly has a sympathy for living, growing things, which works as a strength and a weakness - it contributed to the Ents' decision to destroy Isengard, and which Saruman later manipulated to escape Orthanc. Thus it seems to be a crucial part of both his character - as the protection of living plants is his occupation - and also of the story as a whole. Our strengths are our weaknesses, I suppose. __________________ Stories and songs. Last edited by Gwathagor; 05-22-2008 at 09:04 PM.