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Forum: The Books 08-24-2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,237
Posted By Lotrelf
I was waiting for you reply, sir! Yes, that's...

I was waiting for you reply, sir! Yes, that's true everyone is free to have their own opinions according to their psychology, experiences and lives, but there are some facts that do not change with...
Forum: The Movies 08-23-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 50,595
Posted By Lotrelf
I don't know/think/understand too much of this...

I don't know/think/understand too much of this gender issue I have seen both men and women appreciating and disliking Frodo, both in the books and the movies. Movies did take away a lot of "real"...
Forum: The Books 08-23-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,237
Posted By Lotrelf
What about those who claim to have read books for...

What about those who claim to have read books for decades? I often see such folks on Facebook who completely fail to understand him. Many article/essay writers tend to have this problem as well.
Forum: The Books 08-23-2014, 06:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,237
Posted By Lotrelf
I never claimed it was wrong. All I meant the...

I never claimed it was wrong. All I meant the help that Sam provided doesn't degrade the struggle that Frodo did. Most of the readers tend to ignore this. They in order to think or say "Frodo...
Forum: The Books 08-23-2014, 03:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,237
Posted By Lotrelf
Why Frodo is so misunderstood and underrated character?

Okay, this has been my question since the day I finished the books last year and joined the Facebook pages of LotR. It's quite common to see people degrading Frodo most of the time. Like, "Frodo...
Forum: The Books 08-22-2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 74,101
Posted By Lotrelf
I hadn't read the books the first time I had...

I hadn't read the books the first time I had posted here. Now I know little more of SOIF book, and I don't get a feeling of it being "better" than LOTR. LOTR books are the best books of our time, and...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 08-17-2014, 11:12 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 49,086
Posted By Lotrelf
Name: Jigyasa Quest: To become an astronaut ...

Name: Jigyasa
Quest: To become an astronaut
Favourite colour: VIBGYOR
Most beloved Tolkien character: Frodo, obviously. Also Gandalf, Sam, and everyone else of LOTR & TH. It's very hard to choose...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 08-16-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 27,650
Posted By Lotrelf
Oh, yes! He needs your suggestion. Tell other...

Oh, yes! He needs your suggestion. Tell other guys too. :p
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 08-16-2014, 12:03 AM
Replies: 998
Views: 471,802
Posted By Lotrelf
Mine are two: Harry Potter books Chronicle...

Mine are two:
Harry Potter books
Chronicle of Narnia
The book I wish to read is Wheel of Time.
other than that I've been reading H. G. Wells' The Time Machine.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 08-14-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 115,900
Posted By Lotrelf
But what does the first one mean?

But what does the first one mean?
Forum: The Movies 08-14-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 30,520
Posted By Lotrelf
Same here! More than anything I loved the...

Same here! More than anything I loved the format(?) of Barrow Downs. Green or Sky Blue fonts and black background was what attracted me most. Rest were the discussions.
Forum: The Movies 08-13-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 30,988
Posted By Lotrelf
There has been an explaination why Eagles...

There has been an explaination why Eagles couldn't fly to MD, I think, and I'll find the link. May be someone knows this.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 08-11-2014, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2,150
Views: 759,662
Posted By Lotrelf
Yes! I do. Going to the market or Supermarket is...

Yes! I do. Going to the market or Supermarket is no less than a quest to me. :p

Yup! Keep mentioning them as "nasty, little Orces!"

I LOVE MUSHROOMS. So yes, even I think at times I can go to a...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 08-07-2014, 11:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 44,116
Posted By Lotrelf
In my computer.

In my computer.
Forum: The Books 08-07-2014, 11:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,346
Posted By Lotrelf
I don't know if I really have fallen into the...

I don't know if I really have fallen into the danger you're talking about, Faramir Jones. I had seen that in the first Hobbit movie and when I read the book, I wondered if I missed something. That...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 08-06-2014, 01:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 27,650
Posted By Lotrelf
I don't think there's anyone I wouldn't like to...

I don't think there's anyone I wouldn't like to meet. All the good and evil characters created the wonderful, beautiful, magical and colorful world of LotR and other works of Professor's, I'd like to...
Forum: The Books 08-06-2014, 01:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,346
Posted By Lotrelf
I had the same thinking about the Elves. That...

I had the same thinking about the Elves. That they are close to nature and spiritual etc.etc. but the textual evidences proved it otherwise. Hobbits drink, eat and smoke. Among the Hobbits only Frodo...
Forum: The Books 08-06-2014, 12:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,158
Posted By Lotrelf
If Gollum hadn't fallen into the Fire what was...

If Gollum hadn't fallen into the Fire what was the other way to destroy the Ring? Probably Frodo would have jumped himself and that'd have saved the day. And only then Gollum could be saved. I also...
Forum: The Books 07-20-2014, 08:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,967
Posted By Lotrelf
LotR has the best ending. It's magical, poignant,...

LotR has the best ending. It's magical, poignant, outstanding, heartbreaking and hopeful. The end left me with strange feelings that I had never experienced before. It's very sad, so sad that I can't...
Forum: The Books 07-16-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,840
Posted By Lotrelf
Why not Sam as an 'Elf-friend'?

Both Bilbo and Frodo get the honor for their love and service to the elves; Sam despite his childish nature loves the Elves as much, and does great service bearing the Ring(for a while). His service...
Forum: The Books 07-11-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 24,086
Posted By Lotrelf
Yes, this "it" Frodo's talking about is the Ring....

Yes, this "it" Frodo's talking about is the Ring. As has been said the Ring represented Everything to Frodo, and Frodo had lost it all. The Ring gone left him with scars that never healed. It wasn't...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 07-10-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 75,873
Posted By Lotrelf
Though it is about space, I think I'd like it....

Though it is about space, I think I'd like it. But not having seen the films I can't say anything. There have been some recent discovery(ies) of a planet that has two suns that proved some of Star...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 07-07-2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 52,216
Posted By Lotrelf
Why? Why their ideals can't exist in real life?...

Why? Why their ideals can't exist in real life? Haven't you seen people like the characters in LotR? I'd be very suprised if you say "No". At many points I identify with these characters, have seen...
Forum: The Books 07-06-2014, 03:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,710
Posted By Lotrelf
So according to them fighting an enemy is...

So according to them fighting an enemy is stupidity and letting the world go on with the mess is the smart thing? I haven't read his story yet, but have heard a lot about him and praise as well.
I...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 07-05-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 52,216
Posted By Lotrelf
No character of Professor's books exist in real...

No character of Professor's books exist in real life. Reality in not derived from fiction, fiction comes from reality. The ideals Professor represents are those that exist in real life. No Hobbit...
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