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FrodoFriend · 04-02-2002, 10:48 PM

Is it coincidence that hobbit holes are round?

The circle is often associated with nature, balance, perfection, etc. Hobbit holes aren't the only circular thing around - Gondor's built in seven circles. Barad-dur, meanwhile, is pictured as dark, square, and blocky.

Why are circles associated with good? Did Tolkien purposely make his protaganistic locations round?

Perhaps the circular nature of hobbit holes and Gondor suggests these places' balance and harmony with nature, while square, rigid Barad-dur is meant to conjure up an image of unyielding, cruel tyranny.

Any thoughts?

04-02-2002, 10:48 PM	#1
FrodoFriend Halfwitted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eryn Vorn Posts: 1,659	Shapes Is it coincidence that hobbit holes are round? The circle is often associated with nature, balance, perfection, etc. Hobbit holes aren't the only circular thing around - Gondor's built in seven circles. Barad-dur, meanwhile, is pictured as dark, square, and blocky. Why are circles associated with good? Did Tolkien purposely make his protaganistic locations round? Perhaps the circular nature of hobbit holes and Gondor suggests these places' balance and harmony with nature, while square, rigid Barad-dur is meant to conjure up an image of unyielding, cruel tyranny. Any thoughts? __________________ Fingolfin lives! ... in my finger! The Crossroads of Arda - Warning. Halfwit content. Not appropriate for people with IQ of over 18. The Fellowship of the Message Board Nyáréonié - The Tale of Tears

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