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| A Journey through Arda by Larner | 5 Review(s) |
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| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 5/12/2011 |
| That particular son is one of the few clear memories I have from my one reading of Silmarillion. He suffered greatly at the hands of the enemy, just as Frodo has and will. Love that last sentence, assurance that would be needed even if he didn't understand who that Other was, as I'm afraid such a fate would occupy his mind much on the way especially when he knew more and more he could not part with his loathed and loved treasure. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: I've only read the Sil perhaps twice all the way through, although I do graze from it on occasion. Yes, Maedhros suffered far too greatly at the hands of Melkor, and I suspect that Sauron participated in the tortures inflicted upon him before he was hung upon the mountainside by his one wrist. And although perhaps Frodo might not fully appreciate the nature of the Creator, I think in the depths of his heart he begins to appreciate just how much he is loved for what he is and for his willingness to spend what he is for the needs of Middle Earth. And love that description of the Ring--"loathed and loved treasure"! How apt. | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 4/3/2011 |
| Sometimes people need a reminder of how brave Frodo really was. And not only that. He was still in Rivendell and he already knew that it might come to the point that he had to sacrifice himself. And still he was willing to bring the Ring to the fires! Glorfindel's reassurance and comfort must have given him new hope in a rough time. Author Reply: I grieve that I did not respond to this at the time--am not certain how I missed it! Yes, Frodo had his own courage, and he learned a good deal about reticence once he suffered from the Morgul wound, I suspect. And Glorfindel was one I suspect he truly needed reassurance from at the time. Thank you so very much, Andrea! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 3/14/2011 |
| I like Frodo's careful planning here. Author Reply: It is only too bad that he had to even think of such things! Thanks, Linda. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 3/13/2011 |
| Glorfindel found himself taking the Hobbit into a comforting embrace. What a gentle and intriguing conversation. How Glorfindel must have rejoiced to learn that Frodo survived the Quest. Author Reply: I am certain that he did so, Shirebound, and that Frodo was not called upon to offer that last personal sacrifice. But of all he met during his travels, I am certain that only to Glorfindel would Frodo Baggins confide that last desperate strategy he realized he might be required to follow. | |
| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 3/13/2011 |
| Oh Larner, what an incredible story - and how chilling that Frodo was considering that possibility even then. *shudder* My favourite Elf and favourite hobbit together in one tale - wonderful! Author Reply: I found that with the prompts given, I had to find a way of bringing the two of them together for this story. And I suspect that from early one Frodo was worried that perhaps he might not be able to bring himself to drop the Ring at the end, and that perhaps he might have to look at more drastic measures. And I suspect also that this was perhaps another reason he would think to separate and go on alone--to spare the others, and particularly Pippin, Merry, and Sam, from having to watch him do this. | |