Frodo or the Ring? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 01-11-2001, 01:14 PM

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Re: Hmm. . .

<blockquote>Quote:<hr> ...reactions of any given ring-bearers would not be the same, but different, unique, though the circumstances and ring's influence be the same... <hr></blockquote>

Good point, and one worthy of discussion. If you are not inclined to, I'll start a thread on it. I'll wait and give you first crack though. <img src=smile.gif ALT="

"> However, considering what prompted Frodo's outbursts, a demand for or threat to the Ring, I suggest that any Ringbearers' response would at least be similar if not varying in degree. Sauron likely would have fried Gollum where he stood, Sam's reaction would, at first, have been less tolerant.

<blockquote>Quote:<hr> Gollum sweared under fear of death, unwillingly. <hr></blockquote>

And Feanor's sons swore out of the heat of the moment without a second's thought or consideration of the consequences. Perhaps a serious oath is and oath, particularly when sworn to a power.

<blockquote>Quote:<hr> maybe I was using the wrong vocabulary <hr></blockquote>

Your english is improving steadily and remarkably. Your post helped me to organize and crystallize my thoughts.

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>

01-11-2001, 01:14 PM	#11
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,393	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Shade of Carn Dûm Posts: 474</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Hmm. . . <blockquote>*Quote:<hr> ...reactions of any given ring-bearers would not be the same, but different, unique, though the circumstances and ring's influence be the same... <hr></blockquote> Good point, and one worthy of discussion. If you are not inclined to, I'll start a thread on it. I'll wait and give you first crack though. <img src=smile.gif ALT=""> However, considering what prompted Frodo's outbursts, a demand for or threat to the Ring, I suggest that any Ringbearers' response would at least be similar if not varying in degree. Sauron likely would have fried Gollum where he stood, Sam's reaction would, at first, have been less tolerant. <blockquote>Quote:<hr> Gollum sweared under fear of death, unwillingly. <hr></blockquote> And Feanor's sons swore out of the heat of the moment without a second's thought or consideration of the consequences. Perhaps a serious oath is and oath, particularly when sworn to a power. <blockquote>Quote:*<hr> maybe I was using the wrong vocabulary <hr></blockquote> Your english is improving steadily and remarkably. Your post helped me to organize and crystallize my thoughts. --Mithadan-- "The Silmarils with living light were kindled clear, and waxing bright shone like stars that in the North above the reek of earth leap forth." </p> __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.