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Diamond18 · 09-30-2002, 10:42 PM

Hey, everyone, you are forgetting about Gimli falling in love with Galadriel. That was, I thought, really touching.

When I read the Silmarillion it seemed to me that all the love stories were tragic or bordering on tragic, while the love in LotR turns out well for the most part. The same can be said for friendship. I was horrified when Túrin killed Beleg, and no terrible mistakes happen like that in LotR.

I don't have much deep or profound to add, I just didn't want Gimli overlooked. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

09-30-2002, 10:42 PM	#6
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Hey, everyone, you are forgetting about Gimli falling in love with Galadriel. That was, I thought, really touching. When I read the Silmarillion it seemed to me that all the love stories were tragic or bordering on tragic, while the love in LotR turns out well for the most part. The same can be said for friendship. I was horrified when Túrin killed Beleg, and no terrible mistakes happen like that in LotR. I don't have much deep or profound to add, I just didn't want Gimli overlooked. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.