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| Truth by Lindelea | 2 Review(s) |
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| FantasyFan | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 9/2/2003 |
| Pippin is saved from making a grave mistake by Ferdi's refusal to take things at their surface level. He can't see, but he recognizes the paralysis of shock in the lad's refusal to speak. He hasn't made up his mind beforehand to accept the worst, and so sees truer than those who aren't looking - even the boys' parents. This is quite an intersting interlude, following as it does on the heels of Goldi's words about justice in the previous chapter. What have we learned? The first lesson is, when in doubt ask Ferdi - he's truly amazing. Also, don't be quick to quarrel with those you love, or take your time with them for granted. More importantly, things are not always what they seem - you can't tell the truth from surface appearances. Passing judgement is a slippery and difficult thing. Sometimes even those closest can misjudge you horribly. And, the responsibility of judgement that comes with the Thain's signet is a very heavy burden. His decisions have not the power of life or death, but certainly have the power to impose misery or comfort, to pull a family together or destroy it utterly, to impose either punishment or mercy. I think when we throw out phrases like "no justice," what we really mean is "no mercy." One of the main strengths of the hobbit character is their understanding of pity, mercy, humility, selflessness, the triumph of the small and the joy of the simple. It takes a pretty special hobbit to handle the power and responsibility of the Thainship: Pippin is magnificent at it and Ferdi, for all his amazing qualities, wouldn't be as good. I'm interested to see what Pippin is thinking about on his ride. | |
| Miriel | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 9/2/2003 |
| Thank goodness for Pippin that he has Ferdibrand there to keep him from making such horrid mistakes! I am a bit confused about one thing though: when did Ferdibrand go blind? Is there a particular story of yours that I need to read to see when this happened? (He was fine in "Flames" and in "Firstborn".) Anyway, I can hardly wait to see what happens to Faramir and Goldi. Cheers! (And please update soon!) Author Reply: Thanks for the review! Ferdi's encounter with ruffians happened in "Where the Merlin Cries", which is posted in pre-beta form on fanfiction.net. I am slowly adding chapters here at SoA as I incorporate beta comments. I hope you get the chance to read it, and look forward to your comments. | |