Just had to log back on and add this: Was thumbing thru Tolkien's letters and found on p. 275 (regarding the first film synopsis [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
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I do earnestly hope that in the assignment of actual speeches to the characters they will be represented as I have represented them: in style and sentiment. I should resent perversion of the characters (and do resent it, so far as it appears in this sketch) even more than the spoiling of the plot and scenery.
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If Tolkien read our fanfiction, would he smile on our portrayal (of his characters) as his old friends, or would he frown on our "perversion" of them? I shudder to think whether we would "pass the test" or not. Nonetheless, I think that is in general a good goal to strive for.