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| Scholarly Pursuits by Antane | 34 Review(s) |
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| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 5/31/2016 |
| His strength to command others is great, but it does not flow from a tainted source I love that. And your perception that he and Goldberry "bring back the hobbits’ love of nature, which was damaged by the malice in the Old Forest" is very interesting and perceptive. I enjoyed reading this. My loving thoughts to you and your family as your dad goes through these challenges. *hearts; Author Reply: Thanks, my dear. I can't take credit for the perception about the Old Forest, but I am glad you liked it. Dad is doing better. He's got more lives than a cat. :) Another friend of mine also called them challenges. I like that word for them. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| Lyana | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 5/30/2016 |
| Tom Bombadil and Goldberry have enchanted me since the first time I read LOTR. They are indeed absolutely pivotal to the narrative! I was so sad to see that he was entirely left out of the movies; I always thought that Robin Williams would have been incredible in that part... Author Reply: Yeah, Robin would have been great. Thanks for stopping by and reviewing! Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| periantari | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 10/20/2015 |
| Very well thought out and really said all the points that i wanted to make regarding why Faramir is such a man of quality. I think there are really good references you made and i think you even mentioned that Frodo and Faramir may have some similarities. Also enjoyed the point that it was meant that Boromir had went on the Quest and if Faramir had, then the fate of all would've been quite different and it'll be a different story all together. :) Author Reply: Le hannon! Glad you enjoyed it! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/13/2015 |
| So, I just really found this site, and I was so excited to come across this series! I will definitely be reading them over the next few months, as I find any time that permits me to ponder deeper things... :-) This was very interesting, lots to think about. One particular bit that jumped out at me was "Indeed, it is only after Frodo fulfills his vocation that his will fails at last. Even if Ring-bearer and Ring-destroyer is thought by others and by Frodo himself to be one and the same, they are actually two different missions in God’s mind, for He knows it is too much for one person to sustain." It is not something I had really thought about before in the context of Frodo and the Ring ... but is really quite something to remember -- that often we take on without realizing it more than we are intended to. Another bit was "Nowhere in the text are decisions freely made by individual characters or groups abrogated." This is something that I have had occasion to think on in the past, and is something (at least I think) that is also quite difficult to remember at times. We cannot control all the circumstances around us... Thanks so much for posting this, I look forward to reading the next one! Author Reply: Thank *you* so much for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed. Always nice to find a new fan. :) As you liked what you saw here, you may also like the book I published called Moments of Grace and Spiritual Warfare in The Lord of the Ring. It also includes a chapter on The Hobbit. http://bit.ly/1cXzlxk if you want to take a peek and get your own copy! Namarie, God bless and hobbity hugs, Antane :) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 10/11/2015 |
| Frodo has not reached this point of understanding yet himself, and so he does not realize that his will was the least free then to make its own choice. With all the other memories stolen from him were the lessons learned after Weathertop, at Minas Morgul, and in Mordor, about the coercive powers of evil to subvert his will to its own. What a fascinating and perceptive conclusion. Your essay is wonderful, and has given me a lot to think about. Author Reply: Le hannon, my dear! Glad you enjoyed even though it was so angsty. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 10/10/2015 |
| Definitely thought-provoking and well worth the reading. So many of these revelations do I recognize in my own writing and that of others as well as yours. Thanks for bringing it all together. Author Reply: Le hannon and glad you liked it! Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 10/12/2013 |
| Bilbo bases his response, as Frodo does later, on what has happened, rather than give into fears of what might happen or even is likely to but has not occurred yet. Frodo sees Gollum for the first time, not only with his own eyes but with those of Bilbo’s and Gandalf’s. Those are wonderfully perceptive statements. Author Reply: Le hannon, my dear! Glad you enjoyed! :) Namarie, God bless, Antsne :) *hugs* | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/6/2013 |
| I enjoyed reading this very much. A very thoughtful and well-researched piece, which weaves many disparate events together beautifully. Author Reply: So glad you enjoyed, my dear! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/6/2013 |
| What was intended to be a lighthearted children's tale unconsciously proved a lesson in high morality, responsibility, patience, and courage; so the sequel proves as well. How we love Bilbo! Author Reply: Wish the movie had shown more of this. I am definitely a fan of book-Bilbo though. I wonder if even the Professor was fully aware of what a marvelous tale he was spinning with such truth. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/4/2013 |
| A great look at Bilbo and his part in the greater scheme of things. Author Reply: Le hannon, glad you enjoyed! Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |