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Galorme · 11-05-2002, 05:25 PM

That reminds me of Star Wars a lot. Power is directly equated to "Knowledge of the Force", which could just as well be equated to "perception of the mind of Eru". Yoda is stronger than Luke (in Episode:V at least), because he has a greater knowledge of the force, despite the fact that if Luke wanted Yoda dead i would expect a quick kick into a marsh would do the trick. Manwe is greater than Morgoth, even though Morgoth is the mightiest of the Valar, as he has the greatest ability to perceive what Eru does.

But as far as Star Wars/Middle Earth analogies go the Force/Flame Imperishable argument works better than the Force/Eru argument.

11-05-2002, 05:25 PM	#13
Galorme Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London Posts: 337	That reminds me of Star Wars a lot. Power is directly equated to "Knowledge of the Force", which could just as well be equated to "perception of the mind of Eru". Yoda is stronger than Luke (in Episode:V at least), because he has a greater knowledge of the force, despite the fact that if Luke wanted Yoda dead i would expect a quick kick into a marsh would do the trick. Manwe is greater than Morgoth, even though Morgoth is the mightiest of the Valar, as he has the greatest ability to perceive what Eru does. But as far as Star Wars/Middle Earth analogies go the Force/Flame Imperishable argument works better than the Force/Eru argument. __________________ Utúlie'n aurë! Aiya Eldalië ar Atanatári, utúlie'n aurë! The day has come! Behold people of the Eldar and Fathers of Men, the day has come!