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I Entulessë (The Return)  by MJ 2 Review(s)
LarnerReviewed Chapter: 17 on 10/3/2010
It appears that Vanyalos is far closer to their Father than any had realized....

FantasyFanReviewed Chapter: 17 on 9/27/2010


I understand well the problems of the Valar, in deciding what to do and what not to do. It seems that the more information, and the greater intellegence, and the more power you have, the harder it is to decide. For every decision to act or not act has consequences, and often those that can be foreseen are unfortunate, no matter what the decision is. There is a paralysis of will that can result from the endless debate over consequences (as is often seen when any committee tries to make a decision!)

"Stubbornness" is how you describe a characteristic shared by Frodo and Olorin in this chapter, but I have been thinking that perhaps Frodo's experience, of endurance without hope, may be the best example for Olorin. Holding on is what he needs to do now, and of all the beings around him, perhaps Frodo is the best equipped to help him do that.

Then, the ending of this chapter is certainly an unexpected development! Was that truly Ványalos there with Frodo, or a manifestation of someone greater? And what does it presage for Olorin?

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