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the phantom · 08-21-2002, 10:52 PM

Great topic, and great points all around.
I particularly understand Birdland's point about using an event to sort of motivate yourself. I do that all the time. (ever hear of New Years Resolutions)
And also, it was pointed out that Frodo didn't have a great desire for glory and quests, and also thought things through and wasn't the kind of hobbit that coasted through life. I think it was these characteristics that made him the only choice to be the ringbearer. I think the manner in which he left the Shire was the only way it could be, because that was the way Frodo was. If he had tried to change his attitude or thought process, I think he would've no longer been suitable to bear the ring. Am I making sense?

08-21-2002, 10:52 PM	#12
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Great topic, and great points all around. I particularly understand Birdland's point about using an event to sort of motivate yourself. I do that all the time. (ever hear of New Years Resolutions) And also, it was pointed out that Frodo didn't have a great desire for glory and quests, and also thought things through and wasn't the kind of hobbit that coasted through life. I think it was these characteristics that made him the only choice to be the ringbearer. I think the manner in which he left the Shire was the only way it could be, because that was the way Frodo was. If he had tried to change his attitude or thought process, I think he would've no longer been suitable to bear the ring. Am I making sense? __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.