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Elvish Archer · 12-19-2003, 06:07 PM

It seemed to me when I first read the book, (and have re-read many times since), that the defference shown Bilbo was more due to the fact that he was not only a bearer of a ring of power, he bore THE ring of power for an extended period of time and was able to resist it's evil to a degree. It also seemed to me that the elves were being kind to old hero and elf-friend. *emphesizes "Elf-friend"*

Justa thought

EA

12-19-2003, 06:07 PM	#12
Elvish Archer Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Land of Insanity, State of Denial Posts: 36	It seemed to me when I first read the book, (and have re-read many times since), that the defference shown Bilbo was more due to the fact that he was not only a bearer of a ring of power, he bore THE ring of power for an extended period of time and was able to resist it's evil to a degree. It also seemed to me that the elves were being kind to old hero and elf-friend. emphesizes "Elf-friend" Justa thought EA __________________ Fan of LotR, before it was a fad. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.