[Estella Brandybuck]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I think Sam's speech reflected how Tolkien truly felt about the world. He was not a fatalistic man. He wanted to believe in the world that we all live in. Even when he saw his favorite childhood haunts being torn down and developed, he still continued to believe in the good in this world. I think that is definitely something to admire. Very few of us remember how good the Earth is, and that we have to help it remain good. It isn't just going to stay like that forever. With all this technology, I think that humankind is beginning to forget where it came from. Mother Nature nourished us when we were young, and now, when it needs us the most, we are abandoning it. I think Tolkien's books illustrate that point very well, and his love of all things "green and good in this world" came into his writing. He passed that torch into our hands, and now we have to bear it for future generations.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Wow... that's just... wow. Beautifully put, Finwe. <P>Yes, I agree that Sam's speech was just incredible. It was the best part of TTT movie for me, making up for the fact that they were in Osgiliath in the first place. Even though I'm pretty sure it wasn't in the book (someone please correct me if I'm wrong), it just seemed so Samwise to me. I don't think I'll ever hear enough praise for Sean Astin's performance in that scene.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>And so true, if only more people had the same mindset as Samwise, what would the world be like? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Oh yes, it would be a far better place, I think. Maybe it's just the Samwise fanatic in me talking, but I've always thought that everyone should strive to be a lot like Sam. Not exactly like him, but close.<P>Probably just me, though... <p>[ June 11, 2003: Message edited by: Estella Brandybuck ]