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amyrlis · 08-15-2001, 10:41 AM

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Re: Too young to vote

Don't worry Maglor - you aren't the only one over 21! I turned 21 about the time that the internet, chat rooms and message boards were just being poised to take over the universe! Imagine high school AND college with out email!! How did I survive!?!?! <img src=eek.gif ALT=":eek"> But I do feel like there are lots of young 'ns around these days! <img src=smile.gif ALT="

"> I read LOTR for the first time when I was about 15. I posted above regarding my thoughts on my own understanding of the books. I agree with TLW that age has nothing to do with it. We aren't talking about understanding the language and words - we can all read. We are talking about recognizing and understanding the story's themes, both central and subtle, as well as seeing all aspects and depth of the characters and their relationships. Everyone is different, but for me, much of this took a few readings to sink in. Reading the Sil was a big eye-opener, did that at about 17. Now, XX years later <img src=wink.gif ALT="

"> , I'm in my first reading of UT. Dropping by this website frequently has inspired and resurrected my quest for Tolkien knowledge!

-amyrlis <Br>These are indeed strange days. Dreams and legends spring to life out of the grass. -Eomer</p>Edited by: <A HREF=http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000190>amyrlis</A> at: 8/15/01 12:42:42 pm

08-15-2001, 10:41 AM	#15
amyrlis Wight Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Helcaraxe Posts: 210	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wight Posts: 110</TD><TD><img src=http://lakesideview.giftfriends.com/files/db/dayscenery/equinox_small.jpg WIDTH=60 HEIGHT=60></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Too young to vote Don't worry Maglor - you aren't the only one over 21! I turned 21 about the time that the internet, chat rooms and message boards were just being poised to take over the universe! Imagine high school AND college with out email!! How did I survive!?!?! <img src=eek.gif ALT=":eek"> But I do feel like there are lots of young 'ns around these days! <img src=smile.gif ALT=""> I read LOTR for the first time when I was about 15. I posted above regarding my thoughts on my own understanding of the books. I agree with TLW that age has nothing to do with it. We aren't talking about understanding the language and words - we can all read. We are talking about recognizing and understanding the story's themes, both central and subtle, as well as seeing all aspects and depth of the characters and their relationships. Everyone is different, but for me, much of this took a few readings to sink in. Reading the Sil was a big eye-opener, did that at about 17. Now, XX years later <img src=wink.gif ALT=""> , I'm in my first reading of UT. Dropping by this website frequently has inspired and resurrected my quest for Tolkien knowledge! -amyrlis <Br>These are indeed strange days. Dreams and legends spring to life out of the grass. -Eomer</p>Edited by: <A HREF=http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000190>amyrlis</A> at: 8/15/01 12:42:42 pm __________________ "Pull the blinders from my eyes, let me see these endless skies And drown here where I stand in the beauty of the land."