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doug*platypus · 01-03-2003, 06:41 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> The film makers clearly don't understand the title of the third book - the 'King' who returns is FRODO. The title is ironic. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I like what you're saying here, and I'd like to believe it, I really would! Mainly because the Star Wars Trilogy were cleverly named to have two meanings. The Two Towers can certainly have more than one applicability, as admitted by JRRT. Fellowship? I dunno, unless you talk about the physical and the emotional fellowship. But The Return of the King? How is Frodo a king? Unless you're trying to work in a Jesus analogy, Jesus being known as "King of the Jews". Do you think that this is the return of Jesus to modern fiction? That Frodo is "king" of the Shire (despite the fact that the highest office he ever holds is Temporary Assistant Mayor)? I'd have to say at this point in time, I'm with the Elvis enthusiasts and eagerly await the soundtrack.<P>Yes this is a little off topic, but I think this question is <B>much</B> more interesting than the original point. I'd be interested to hear your ROTK theory, davem (and I like your name!).

01-03-2003, 06:41 AM	#7
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 960	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> The film makers clearly don't understand the title of the third book - the 'King' who returns is FRODO. The title is ironic. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I like what you're saying here, and I'd like to believe it, I really would! Mainly because the Star Wars Trilogy were cleverly named to have two meanings. The Two Towers can certainly have more than one applicability, as admitted by JRRT. Fellowship? I dunno, unless you talk about the physical and the emotional fellowship. But The Return of the King? How is Frodo a king? Unless you're trying to work in a Jesus analogy, Jesus being known as "King of the Jews". Do you think that this is the return of Jesus to modern fiction? That Frodo is "king" of the Shire (despite the fact that the highest office he ever holds is Temporary Assistant Mayor)? I'd have to say at this point in time, I'm with the Elvis enthusiasts and eagerly await the soundtrack.<P>Yes this is a little off topic, but I think this question is <B>much</B> more interesting than the original point. I'd be interested to hear your ROTK theory, davem (and I like your name!). __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.