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Forum: The Books
07-08-2002, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,442
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Belin
I consider myself very similar to Pippin, but...I consider myself very similar to Pippin, but much of this has to do with seeming out of place and seeing things slightly differently than other people. I am not particularly adventurous, or... |
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Forum: The Books
07-08-2002, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,495
Posted By
Belin
Belladonna Took... I forgot about her completely!...Belladonna Took... I forgot about her completely! She seems to be less important in herself than as part of the very important notions of hobbit kinship.. she's mentioned first of all as "one of the... |
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Forum: The Books
07-05-2002, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,495
Posted By
Belin
Melian's Heir and Other Mothers of Middle-EarthWe've had a thread about motherlessness in Middle-Earth, and a more current one about the role of women in LotR, and both of them have spurred me to think about mother-figures, both literal and... |
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Forum: The Books
07-04-2002, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,121
Posted By
Belin
Well, can't argue with that. (Of course, whether...Well, can't argue with that. (Of course, whether I will or not remains to be seen smilies/biggrin.gif ) I still wonder about a couple of things, however. First off, does this apply to all Men,... |
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Forum: The Books
07-04-2002, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,883
Posted By
Belin
I think so too, and it's for that very reason...I think so too, and it's for that very reason that I like the idea of her not being a Maia. They're such a well-opposed pair: preservation/destruction, mastery/murder, humor/menace. And they both... |
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Forum: The Books
07-03-2002, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 21,650
Posted By
Belin
Thanks for the quote, E.T. I like that a lot.
...Thanks for the quote, E.T. I like that a lot. My own views on Boromir? I've always found him slightly unnerving, precisely because he's not malicious but is certainly very dangerous, with (and... |
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Forum: The Books
07-03-2002, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,121
Posted By
Belin
First of all, I would like to know, in your...First of all, I would like to know, in your quote: ...who are they? Can they be trusted? Do they know? I can't say anything about "the majority," (I don't know any of them ... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
07-03-2002, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,588
Posted By
Belin
Very true, Thulorongil. I might also add that...
Very true, Thulorongil. I might also add that Arwen also has some human blood. [ July 03, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ] |
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Forum: The Books
07-03-2002, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,121
Posted By
Belin
I think it depends on the individual. I think of...I think it depends on the individual. I think of Earendil as more man-like than Elf-like even though he chose to be an Elf (he felt more in tune with Men)and he did just fine in Aman. Others, I... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
07-03-2002, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,150
Posted By
Belin
According to the beginning of The Hobbit, dwarves...According to the beginning of The Hobbit, dwarves wear brightly colored hooded cloaks and tuck their beards into their belts. As for what elves and such wear, I've been wondering about that... |
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Forum: The Books
07-03-2002, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,603
Posted By
Belin
Though it's not Middle-Earth, I also find "On...Though it's not Middle-Earth, I also find "On Fairy-Stories" very helpful. For me, it's nice to have some idea of the theory underlying this stuff. --Belin Ibaimendi... thinking she really ought... |
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Forum: The Books
07-03-2002, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,505
Posted By
Belin
Although this doesn't bring us any closer to a...Although this doesn't bring us any closer to a conclusion, I find it interesting that many of the arguments here about the desire for power bear a certain similarity to Boromir's theory of the Ring. ... |
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Forum: Middle-earth Mirth
06-30-2002, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 11,369
Posted By
Belin
Does the Horn of Gondor count? Can music be...Does the Horn of Gondor count? Can music be played on it, or just alarms? All the hobbits are singers, especially Pippin. (Does Sam sing, or just recite?) Don't know about the rest of your... |
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Forum: The Movies
06-30-2002, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,569
Posted By
Belin
I agree with Nufaciel. It could be that I am...I agree with Nufaciel. It could be that I am overly influenced by my own ideas about Pippin, but I really didn't think he was portrayed as dumb, just a little careless and immature. One of my... |
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Forum: The Books
06-29-2002, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 21,125
Posted By
Belin
A few ideas.
I very strongly agree (and...A few ideas. I very strongly agree (and always have) that women in LotR consistently represent home, stability, peace, and wonderful things like that, and that their role in the story is to... |
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Forum: The Books
06-29-2002, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 42,371
Posted By
Belin
Besides, when Luthien wore it, she was so...Besides, when Luthien wore it, she was so beautiful that she died. You can't beat that... --Belin Ibaimendi [ June 29, 2002: Message edited by: Belin ] |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-21-2002, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,653
Posted By
Belin
That’s a very interesting site, Gandalf. Thanks....That’s a very interesting site, Gandalf. Thanks. On the other hand, I wonder if this is actually a literacy issue at all. Whether other hobbits could read the labels or not, I would certainly... |
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Forum: The Books
06-16-2002, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,908
Posted By
Belin
Now, Gandalf, be nice to Pippin; I wouldn’t say...Now, Gandalf, be nice to Pippin; I wouldn’t say you’re terribly adept at staying away from trouble yourself. smilies/wink.gif And now for Belin’s wild hypothesis about Pippin (and, trust me, I... |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-15-2002, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 737
Views: 306,530
Posted By
Belin
So strange.. me, leaving my sig behind. It will...So strange.. me, leaving my sig behind. It will probably be back one day, since it's one of my favorites. In the meantime, RIP. At the end of knowledge, wisdom begins. And at the end of wisdom... |
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Forum: Middle-earth Mirth
06-14-2002, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,214
Posted By
Belin
Hey, a Middle-Earth geology thread!
*looks...Hey, a Middle-Earth geology thread! *looks around* Um, oh, never mind. Welcome to the 'Downs, Toad Onion... There are many interesting conversations here, as you've probably noticed. ... |
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Forum: The Books
06-14-2002, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,030
Posted By
Belin
I think, actually, that part of the problem was...I think, actually, that part of the problem was that his own personal stake in what was to be done became far too important. What was his goal? To defeat Morgoth? The Valar also wanted to defeat... |
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Forum: The Books
06-14-2002, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,030
Posted By
Belin
Thank you, Gandalf. And Losthuniel, glad to help....Thank you, Gandalf. And Losthuniel, glad to help. smilies/biggrin.gif That was his rhetoric, Maedhros (and what a magnificent rhetorician he was!), but he was, in fact, in open rebellion... |
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Forum: Middle-earth Mirth
06-14-2002, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 119
Views: 23,769
Posted By
Belin
Hey, this is great!
If I may go back to the...Hey, this is great! If I may go back to the Shakespeare theme for a moment, it seems to me that Gollum proves that one may smial and smial and be a villain! Incidentally, I think this new forum... |
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Forum: The Books
06-13-2002, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,030
Posted By
Belin
I think the quote you’re thinking of, Losthuniel,...I think the quote you’re thinking of, Losthuniel, is this one: It’s Yavanna, and she’s speaking of her Trees, which have been destroyed and which she can’t remake. Feanor says something... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-13-2002, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 278
Views: 82,040
Posted By
Belin
You're quite right, Susan. smilies/wink.gif ...You're quite right, Susan. smilies/wink.gif --Belin Ibaimendi |
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