Why have Merry and Pippin in the Fellowship?

Jon S. · 01-29-2006, 10:41 PM

Amazing that this thread is still going at this late date.

For me, in the end, it comes down to this: The world is a mirror.

Yes, it's possible to view Gandalf as a cunning manipulator and the hobbits as his expendable baggage.

It's also possible to see Gandalf as an immortal demigod who selflessly assumed the pains and aches of mortal flesh to teach, lead, and save, someone to whom friendship is a high value indeed worthy of faith and trust.

I just can't help myself - I see Gandalf as the latter.

[Edited to soften the point.]

01-29-2006, 10:41 PM	#24
Jon S. Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 455	Amazing that this thread is still going at this late date. For me, in the end, it comes down to this: The world is a mirror. Yes, it's possible to view Gandalf as a cunning manipulator and the hobbits as his expendable baggage. It's also possible to see Gandalf as an immortal demigod who selflessly assumed the pains and aches of mortal flesh to teach, lead, and save, someone to whom friendship is a high value indeed worthy of faith and trust. I just can't help myself - I see Gandalf as the latter. [Edited to soften the point.] Last edited by Jon S. : 01-29-2006 at 10:44 PM.

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