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Scholarly Pursuits  by Antane 1 Review(s)
LarnerReviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/5/2013
The deleted scenes from the PJ movies in which Frodo becomes his own Gollum come to mind as I read this. Frodo came close to reaching that state, even as in the books he warns Faramir that if his quest is not met there may come a time when the ruins of what was once Minas Anor may face those already existing where Minas Ithil has become Minas Morgul across a ruined land where all things have become Mordor. Perhaps this is why he seeks to nurture the remnants of Smeagol's nature within Gollum, that he not become Gollum's spiritual fellow--or supplant him as Gollum.

Author Reply: I hope one day they release everything they filmed, including these scenes and the one of Aragorn healing Faramir. Frodo recognizes himself in Smeagol and in Gollum, or who he could become if he wasn't careful and that torment he wants to free Smeagol from. Interestingly, the LOTR musical from a few years ago now has Smeagol making more progress toward that than in the book or movie, though in the end, he still cannot.

Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

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