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Anarion · 09-25-2002, 09:12 AM

Yes, I agree. Gandalf seems different in the Hobbit. I think the entire style and purpose of the story is a little different in the Hobbit as opposed to LOTR. It seems a 'one story' situation, I agree, like a fairy tale(dragons, spiders). But there are hints of a history to be told later, such as the "Men" of Laketown, mysterious elves of Mirkwood, etc.

09-25-2002, 09:12 AM	#7
Anarion Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: at sea Posts: 27	Yes, I agree. Gandalf seems different in the Hobbit. I think the entire style and purpose of the story is a little different in the Hobbit as opposed to LOTR. It seems a 'one story' situation, I agree, like a fairy tale(dragons, spiders). But there are hints of a history to be told later, such as the "Men" of Laketown, mysterious elves of Mirkwood, etc.