[DarkRose]

Your theory is understandable, dunadan_aragorn. Yet, I disagree with you when you say that Glorfindel did not affect anyone's outcome. However, this thread is labeled 'Bombadil', so I will not go into detail about Glorfindel.<P>My brother and I were conversing about the matter of Tom Bombadil's presence [lack of] in the film, and we came to a conclusion of sorts. As you said, Tom Bombadil does not have as much of a direct influence on anyone as the other characters. Perhaps you think I am being cruel in saying so, but even when you examine Bombadil's personality, the evidence stands firmly. He cared nothing of the affairs of Middle Earth and had no wish to meddle in them. Thus, he was not a big influence in the story.<P>However, he <I>did</I> rescue the hobbits from Old Man Willow. That certainly makes him a noteworthy influence, right? Well, since the Old Forest, and the Barrow Downs were not placed in the movie, there was no sense in including Bombadil. It would only add length to the film that was not necessary or vital.<p>[ March 07, 2003: Message edited by: DarkRose ]