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mark12_30 · 06-23-2002, 07:46 PM

Sharon,

Fascinating stuff. I do remember Frodo's awestruck silence regarding both Arwen and Galadriel. But he never sang, stammered, blushed. I wonder if Frodo wisely became more cautious after his first singing, stammering, and blushing experience.

So, perhaps his initial embarassment(perhaps something along the lines of, you fool, just keep your mouth shut, and don't embarass yourself again next time) later evolves into, "whatever came into my mind then I will keep there." Interesting. I had always assumed that Frodo was just denying Sam-- and Boromir-- access to the weaknesses and temptations that Galadriel's interrogation had brought up-- desires to ditch the quest and go home, and the like.

Geez, Sharon, the interrogations! Osanwe-kenta! I had forgotten them. They sound a whole lot scarier now than they did before that last thread on O-K came out. Poor Boromir!!! And poor Sam-- did she find his private daydreams about Rosie, or what?? Geez. I shudder to think. No wonder Frodo clammed up!!

--Helen

06-23-2002, 07:46 PM	#64
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Sharon, Fascinating stuff. I do remember Frodo's awestruck silence regarding both Arwen and Galadriel. But he never sang, stammered, blushed. I wonder if Frodo wisely became more cautious after his first singing, stammering, and blushing experience. So, perhaps his initial embarassment(perhaps something along the lines of, you fool, just keep your mouth shut, and don't embarass yourself again next time) later evolves into, "whatever came into my mind then I will keep there." Interesting. I had always assumed that Frodo was just denying Sam-- and Boromir-- access to the weaknesses and temptations that Galadriel's interrogation had brought up-- desires to ditch the quest and go home, and the like. Geez, Sharon, the interrogations! Osanwe-kenta! I had forgotten them. They sound a whole lot scarier now than they did before that last thread on O-K came out. Poor Boromir!!! And poor Sam-- did she find his private daydreams about Rosie, or what?? Geez. I shudder to think. No wonder Frodo clammed up!! --Helen __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.