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| The Acceptable Sacrifice by Larner | 16 Review(s) |
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| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 11/7/2005 |
| I love it - If I have to wear mine you can wear yours! Frodo is really torn isn't he, wanting to be in two places at the same time. It's a feeling many of us have, especially in this age of greater mobility and dispersed families. By the way, how did Aragorn feel about the Fellowship's decision to share a house further down the City? He must have been a tad disappointed and left a little lonely even though he recognises it as for the best. Faramir proves he is quite the loremaster again and I, too, sense another part of the story to be woven into words. I thought the bonding moment between King and People was great. They are both going to need to see a great deal of each other in the near future. Queen Victoria found out what happens to the popularity and trust in Monarchy that hides itself away, even when the paperwork is done. And Aragorn as the fashion plate Icon!!! All the weavers and the taylors will be trying to incorporate elven styles soon! Still loving this Larner. Author Reply: A difference between Faramir and Denethor--Faramir admires, hopes the same embroidrer might do some work for him--and he still has NO idea who that might be!--while Denethor would probably have looked on this and tried to belittle the wearer or the design or both out of his envy and growing tendency toward spite. Yes, Faramir is the loremaster, and Aragorn shows he is as great a one in the discussion of the Star of Elendil, which is partly inspired by the descriptions in Unfinished Tales. And Aragorn will always remain the accessible King, I suspect; and knows that those who cannot see the King will ceast to believe his presence can hold relevance to themselves. So glad you appreciate the robes Arwen sent his way. And I, too, can see Elven styles sweeping the nation of Gondor. As for Frodo possibly wishing to remain--I would think he would have felt torn at times, and in my version greatly because he is recognizing that his physical as well as his emotional wellbeing are both better when he is nearby to Aragorn. And it's fun to have Aragorn taunting Frodo and Sam a bit as well. In the book the only time the circlets for Sam and Frodo are mentioned are in the waking feast in Cormallen; I like to think that these were indeed a sign of ennoblement and recognition, and that Aragorn truly sought to reassure Frodo and Sam that it was okay to be accepting of that ennoblement, a situation so at odds with Hobbit culture. So glad you appreciate it all. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 11/7/2005 |
| Such a lovely chapter, I especially enjoyed Frodo saying he wished he could stay with Aragorn.I wonder if he could have stayed on arda if he had done ?I also enjoyed Aragorn's conversation with Faramir.Do I sense a story about finding the original jewel ? Many thanks for your much appreciated review.At last that site is working again but still no hits registered ! Author Reply: Yes, a nuzgul regarding the Elendilmir has been recently found rifling my jewelry box. And I, too, wonder how Frodo's life would have differed had he stayed in Minas Tirith--although I suspect things would have gone far worse in the Shire had he not gone back and helped restrain the fury of those who fought in the Battle of Bywater and then served as Deputy Mayor in the reconstruction. But I suspect his health would still have deteriorated--just probably more slowly. No hits registered as of this review? Huh! FFN was pretty much not allowing folks to see the story until last night from what I can tell. | |
| French Pony | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 11/6/2005 |
| Ah, the boys, gathering before the party to look at each other's outfits and comment on them. Almost as if they were getting dressed for prom. It's kind of nice to see a society where the men are allowed to be peacocks. These men have certainly earned the right, after all they've been through. Author Reply: Indeed--I think our current restrictions in dress for men tends to leave them artistically stifled in trying to express themselves with their clothing. Medieval times when colors and robes were more generally worn by men in leisure times must have been far more satisfying for many of them. And the King would have to strike a certain balance between display and taste, I'd think. And I love to imagine Arwen imagining and executing all these fantastic designs and decorations for her beloved. So glad you appreciate it all. | |
| Lotrgirl1415 | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 11/6/2005 |
| Nice update... can't wait till the next. --Katie Author Reply: So glad you appreciate it, Katie. Was getting worried, but assumed you must be being kept busy helping with cleanup in the aftermath of the hurricane. Hope all continues well with you and yours. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 11/6/2005 |
| I do enjoy the fashion show. I can just see the beautiful clothing you describe, and how well they all look in it. Again, more discussion of the hobbits going home, and the reception they will find. It's a good thing they've no idea yet how matters really stand, or there'd be no keeping any of them. I like the discussion of mothers (and family) at the end. Of course, it's interesting to ponder the Fellowship: Gandalf, as a Maia, had no parents at all; Aragorn, Boromir, and probably Sam, had all lost their mothers; Frodo lost both parents; of Gimli, we know only a father, and no hint of a mother, and the same for Legolas. Only Merry and Pippin of the nine do we *know* both parents are living. Interesting. Author Reply: Yes, being a mother to a hero in Middle Earth was a hazardous business, as you've pointed out. But the wish that the family might be there, whole and joyful, must have been strong indeed. For Frodo--this has become his family, and you know I've always felt he "borrowed" those he saw as his family members. And so glad you appreciate the description I've given of the garb worn. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 11/6/2005 |
| There Aragorn went forward alone to stand in sight of the whole of Minas Tirith as the sun set in glory, the new King before he went in to attend his own Coronation Feast. All could hear the calls of joy from below as songs were raised in all the ways of the city in gladness that the King had indeed come again to Gondor. What a wonderful image. I can just see it perfectly. And you've truly captured one of the major themes of LOTR in this: “I, too, would wish that. However, that not being possible, we shall rejoice in what has been given us.” Author Reply: Oh, am so very glad you appreciated that image, Shirebound. The whole of the city must be rejoicing tonight. And, yes, being grateful for what one has in spite of the regrets for what has been lost is indeed one of the major themes of the whole of Tolkien's works. Am always glad when you comment on what moves you. | |