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Were I to follow the movie alone, I would absolutely follow Theoden above even Aragorn. He looks death and despair in the face unflinchingly...(yes, I know, Aragorn treads the Paths of the Dead, but not having the Dunedain nor the horses present in the movie leaves a little bit of Aragorn's strength and courage lacking. It almost seems like suicide, three measly beings treading needlessly a path of certain death. Aragorn--the movie version--didn't command the loyalty and courage unto death as did the book version.)
Theoden faced the marauding hordes with "Death" as his chant. Which prevokes a greater courage? Theoden facing thousands to reknown only in song...his words!
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"I wish I could go all the way with you to Rivendell, Mr. Frodo, and see Mr. Bilbo," said Sam. "And yet the only place I really want to be in is here. I am that torn in two."
"Poor Sam! It will feel like that, I am afraid. " said Frodo. "But you will be healed. You were meant to be solid and whole, and you will be."
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