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| Words of Explanation by Larner | 6 Review(s) |
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| KathyG | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/1/2015 |
| Bilbo Baggins, apparently following in the footsteps of his remarkable maternal grandfather, old Gerontius Took [1, 24], had developed an appreciation for the history of the greater world, an appreciation that was undoubtedly increased by his adventure to the Lonely Mountain and back. It is most likely that on his return he wanted to learn more, and that he looked to both Gandalf and Elrond to satisfy his curiosity and thirst for more information. [1, 2] That part of the reason he wished to take Frodo as his ward and protégé was so as to foster similar interests in the younger Hobbit is very likely. So it is also likely that Frodo was also interested in all things Elvish when young, and had this appetite both encouraged and filled by his new guardian. In this way it is likely that Bilbo had given Frodo as thorough an education in the history both of the Shire and of the world Outside as it was possible to give a Hobbit of the Shire, preparing him for his own journey in a unique manner. Bilbo ended up doing the very same things for Samwise Gamgee. Sam was taught to read and write (as well as math, most likely); he was also interested in all things Elvish; and his own appetite was both encouraged and filled by his father's employer. He ended up receiving his own thorough education of the Shire and of the world Outside. Author Reply: I so agree, Kathy. And I suspect that Frodo also had a hand in Sam's education. In the end Sam became as singular a Hobbit as Frodo, although in his own way. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/24/2010 |
| All that sounds completely right to me, but then, I'm so familiar with your work (much of which I have read many times) that it is to be expected that everything you said here seems familiar and true. Anyway, though I know how you think, it's great to see all your thoughts on the matter collected in this one place instead of strewn throughout your work. Author Reply: Again, thanks so very much for the reflections on what I've written, Kitty! It's always a joy to find that I've brightened your day. And it's always a joy to hear from you. I was so glad that Inzilbeth and Cairistiona wanted this essay, giving me the excuse to write it! | |
| Armariel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/2/2010 |
| Very interesting apologia......although to me, no explanation was necessary:):) ~~~~~{~@ Author Reply: Thanks so, Armariel. I was honored to be asked to write this by Inzilbeth and Cairistiona. | |
| Inzilbeth | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/1/2010 |
| You've done a great job here, Larner, and I'm so grateful to you for allowing me to post it. Author Reply: Thanks so much for giving me the chance to write this, Inzilbeth! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/29/2010 |
| Like honors like. You know that I agree wholeheartedly. I enjoyed reading this. :) Author Reply: And thanks so, Shirebound! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/29/2010 |
| Well done! It's fun to see the explantations for the choices you've made in your universe! Author Reply: Some of us love to look at whys and wherefores, and I know you're one to do so as well. Thanks so very much, Dreamflower. | |