[HCIsland]

I think the idea here is that you try despite knowing that you will fail, because what other choice is there.

I think Frodo failed because he has failings, which means that everyone else would have failed if put in his place. The very fact that he was capable of bringing it to the Crack of Doom (I'm not talking the physical feat of alluding the enemy, but the mental determination to carry the Ring so far) bespeaks of the incredible character of these little hobbits. He failed sure, but point me to someone who could have done better.

Aratlithiel, I really like your post. Thanks.

H.C.