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The frantic race across the plains of Rohan, the interception by Gandalf, the Helm's Deep interlude are all a part of the journey that Aragorn as a person is going through in this part of the book. Meeting Merry and Pippin at Isenguard is the end of this sub-story. Aragorn needed to find that closure by remaining with the hobbits and talking about all the events that had occurred. Doubtless both Gandalf and Treebeard were aware of this.
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My mind may be muddled with age, but IIRC, although Aragorn lays claim to his title at Theoden's gates, he is not treated as "royalty" as such by the Rohirrim, and Theoden is very clear that he is his own master throughout (e.g. riding out from the Hornburg at dawn). Further, Treebeard certainly wouldn't know him from Adam. I guess that the main reason for their discussion would be what to do with Saruman, and therefore Aragorn would have no particular reason to be invited. |
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Maybe we should start a list of the proverbs and wise sayings that we encounter throughout the book. It would be great to analyse them for their meanings. Anyway, that's all from me! ![]()
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But you have to hand it to the little guy: he does manage to make you long for a peek in Aglarond yourself! He waxes more lyrical about his caves than an Elf does over intriging forests! That's not a sight you see often. Gimli is obviously a Dwarf with strong passions. In a later chapter Gandalf describes Gimli's description of the caves sufficient for even the most curious Hobbit. High praise. ![]() Quote:
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I finally made it. I had been assigned this analysis, but real life called. (Stupid life.) You did a great job on short notice, Forkbeard! Thanks for that.
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![]() BTW, this quality in them (saying nothing unless it's helpful) is something I really admire and strive for. I think it's a main reason for Gandalf being my favorite character, and I always identify it as that gleam in the eyes of someone wisened by their life experience. In school, I'm actually famous or something for practicing this. I barely speak, unless to significantly contribute to a conversation or to help someone out in some way. It's given me a "knightly," "wise," and "noble" reputation, something very uncommon but IMO downright awesome. Quote:
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