[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

I've felt for some time that excluding the Barrow-downs from the movie caused us to have a much weaker Frodolijah. While he was far more mature in the books to start, the real 'growing up' in terms of bravery was when Frodo chopped of the hand of the Barrow-wight instead of running. That set the stage for his standing up to the ring-wraiths later. Without it, PJ couldn't do a credible scene of Frodo at the Fords.

"Perky" I think was from a crusty wizard's perspective. Ironic is a better description of Frodo's pervasive sense of humor. Example: "She very nearly curdled me." Even in Mordor he never loses that warm observant irony. Cirith Ungol: "Or have you inquired about inns along the way?" [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I love Frodo. Book cannon. Frodolijah I merely like, and pity somewhat. Frodo I love, admire and respect.

-Maril