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| The Acceptable Sacrifice by Larner | 14 Review(s) |
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| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/8/2005 |
| He went back to his house carrying a small bottle done using the volcano glass as a gift for Gandalf, once again feeling assured in his heart that the nightmare for Middle Earth was indeed over, for beauty was coming out of what Sauron had intended to be destruction. And the Wizard, receiving the gift, felt the relief in the heart of the Hobbit who reverently placed it in his hands, and was glad of it. This was one of the few objects, he realized, he would bear away from Middle Earth with him, symbol of the healing that was, at least in part, taking place in the heart of Frodo Baggins. Lovely, just lovely. Frodo has such an eye for beauty, and as time goes by, he'll learn to see it in himself, as well. Author Reply: Yes, Frodo's eye for beauty will in the end assist in his final recovery; and even across the Sea he will find ways of sharing it with others, I think. Am so very glad this managed to move you so strongly, Shirebound. | |
| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/8/2005 |
| Hurrah! I don't quite know why, but this chapter leaves me with a strong desire to cheer. I'm so glad to see Frodo finding friends and healing! I know he won't ever be fully well, but even a little is wonderful! And it's amazing that one could take the ash of Mordor and make something so wonderfully beautiful. God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: Am so glad you appreciate this, that Frodo did have moments of wholeness, and moments when his heart was moved so strongly. The glass is reminiscent of Mount Saint Helens glass that was blown after that volcano blew in Washington state. It's a form of carnival glass, and can be fantastically beautiful. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/8/2005 |
| What a beautiful chapter! I am glad Frodo was able to accept the fire because he could witness the development of something so beautiful! When I was quite little (maybe around ten years) I had the opportunity to watch a glass blower live, and I remember being very fascinated to see for the very first time how something was formed out of glass. And some months ago I watched in the TV the making of some spheres with pieces of different patterns in it - very fascinating and interesting! Author Reply: I thought that watching the molten glass would be stressful, bringing back when he and Sam were within the Chamber of Fire and then caught in those last few moments when they thought they were dying on the hillock by the Mountain's foot. But to be able to get through it and see the beauty coming out of what he saw would be necessary to him, I think. Am so glad you, too, appreciated that idea, that he could overcome the memories by coming to see the beauty that Sauron lost the ability to appreciate and could never bring to be. And I hope you found my depiction true to reality. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/8/2005 |
| What a beautiful chapter! You seem to know a lot about glassblowing. Is it something you've tried, or just excellent research? I like that Frodo was able to endure the heat of the glassblowing by realizing the beauty that could be brought forth. Very symbolic, and very well done! Author Reply: I've watched a few specials on glassblowing, and have spoken with glass artists in the town from which I just moved. And I LOVE collecting glassware, though my collection is mostly pressed glass. And am so very glad you appreciated how Frodo was able to overcome the temptation to give over to the remembered horror by watching the process through, now associating molten material with something beautiful instead of the destruction to which Sauron tied it. Thank you for expressing it so well in your comments! | |