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| Realizing Attractions by Larner | 3 Review(s) |
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| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 5/11/2025 |
| there are indications that Frodo at least was considered to be among the Wise How fascinating! I hadn't considered that idea before, but it makes sense. Frodo was resistant to the temptation to take vengeance on those who put aside their own assumed belligerence toward those seen as weaker than themselves, and sought not to allow his people or friends to become corrupted by the desire to avenge themselves upon those who had done them physical and emotional harm. I have heard several lightworkers talk about not wishing ill on those who, in our time, seem to delight in evil and cruelty; their reasoning is along the lines of it hurting the "wisher" more than the recipients. They advise people to seek to send thoughts of "light" instead. (I'm not exactly sure how the whole idea of sending light works, but it sounds intriguing all the same.) Sort of like the scripture verse about "coals of kindness" heaped on an enemy's head, I imagine? Fascinating thoughts about Saruman. It seems that even though he might have found relief in releasing his physical form, he was ultimately lost, however, or so it appears from the description JRRT presents: To the dismay of those that stood by, about the body of Saruman a grey mist gathered, and rising slowly to a great height like smoke from a fire, as a pale shrouded figure it loomed over the Hill. For a moment it wavered, looking to the West; but out of the West came a cold wind, and it bent away, and with a sigh dissolved into nothing. Somewhere I got the impression that a hobbit (i.e. Bilbo or Frodo or Sam) allowed to sail into the West would be able to live as long as he wanted to, without experiencing the deterioration that comes with aging (sort of like the way the Elves' gift of maintaining works, only stronger, perhaps intensified by the location of Tol Eressëa), and then, at will, lay down life as easily as lying down to sleep. Thus, Frodo was able (enabled?) to wait for Sam's arrival. But I don't know if my mind pieced that together from reading JRRT's writings decades ago, or if I picked up that notion from reading fanfic? The last three paragraphs were very helpful in understanding the story; thanks. Sometimes (too often, really) nuances go right over my head. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/8/2025 |
| I've no time to read today (we'll be without electricity for the rest of the day and probably all day tomorrow and maybe the day after, so, no internet during that time while we get some much-needed work done on the house). But I'm looking forward to chewing over these notes later! How I love to explore Tolkien's world and world-building! And you'll be here next week? Or this week (the end of this week?)? Sorry, I'm writing in haste before the power gets turned off. In any event, I'm looking forward to seeing you! No doggie news, I'm sorry to say. The cats, however, are not at all sorry. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/7/2025 |
| I enjoyed writing about the connection Frodo and Goldberry might have retained even when he sailed West ("All Rivers Run to the Sea" -- http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5787&cid=34673). Your notes are so thoughtful. Thank you for continuing to share your tales with us. | |