Inhabitants of the undying lands: immortal? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Morthoron · 08-15-2008, 10:28 PM

I think its universally agreed among scholars that Frodo, Sam and Gimli would have died while in Aman. For Frodo, sailing to the West was not a promise of immortality but a respite to heal his wounds and find peace. In Sam and Gimli's case, even Tolkien is dubious as to whether or not they arrived in Aman (at least, he does not say they did without a sly uncertainty, as if he got the news second-hand).

08-15-2008, 10:28 PM	#4
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	I think its universally agreed among scholars that Frodo, Sam and Gimli would have died while in Aman. For Frodo, sailing to the West was not a promise of immortality but a respite to heal his wounds and find peace. In Sam and Gimli's case, even Tolkien is dubious as to whether or not they arrived in Aman (at least, he does not say they did without a sly uncertainty, as if he got the news second-hand). __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.