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| Go Out in Joy by Larner | 11 Review(s) |
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| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/28/2007 |
| Yes definitely fast and rather rough therapy by Gandalf. He must be feeling that must do what he can but it is obvious that he wishes Frodo had chosen differently. You pick up so many threads in this. I have always loved the way that everybody's part had to be played out and fit together like a jigsaw for the Ring to reach the fire and so much good come out of the evil. The bit about Souron's curse of Gollum was very much a wow moment. Too many great things to comment on as I dash off to work but loved the lighter touch of Elanor's first word. Children are such a powerful influence! Great to see Frodo being faced with some home truths and surrounded by thse who love him. Good News - Have seen the Motor Home I want and, guess what, it is called a Bilbo! No, I'm not joking! Bad News - No money :( Good News - the MS Consultant is coming all the way from Nottingham to assess Mum. Bad News - Dad is so depressed at the moment that I am more worried about him than about Mum. And no respite or day care in sight! Author Reply: Tolkien made it so clear each individual had a part to play in fighting Sauron, and none was asked to do more than he could. But Frodo has to accept, in his heart as he knows intellectually, that he wasn't responsible for it all. Tolkien indicated in his letters Frodo's pride was partly at fault, for he had difficulty accepting his "failure" due to the fact he'd not disposed of the Ring itself. He also undoubtedly felt he'd totally failed with Gollum, what with that final attack and the bite resulting in the destruction of both Gollum and the Ring. To realize that just his being there for Gollum may have been a blessing to the wretched creature must have been a relief. A Bilbo? Oh, I want one! Are they available with automatic transmissions? I've not had a motorhome for three years, and do I miss it! As for no money--I certainly relate. Glad a new consultant is coming. Multiple sclerosis? That's a good drive, having to come from Nottingham. Good luck with your father. I understand depression, having been through my own bouts and watching it in my husband and several of his siblings. God bless you all. And love to Jet. | |