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Meriadoc1961 · 01-23-2008, 11:06 AM

"Umm, the Throne was not the chair of their 'just deceased fallen leader' Denethor; it was the ancient Seat of the Kings, untouched by the ruling Stewards, who sat in a plain stone chair at the foot of the empty Throne. But your comment does show that the actions PJ puts Gimli through need to be understood in movie terms because PJ does not deal with the meaning Tolkien gives to the Vacant Throne."

Bethberry, it is not the actual Throne of the King that is under discussion. It is Gimli seen sitting in the vacant seat of the Steward. I hope this clarifies things a bit better.

Merry

01-23-2008, 11:06 AM	#55
Meriadoc1961 Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 101	"Umm, the Throne was not the chair of their 'just deceased fallen leader' Denethor; it was the ancient Seat of the Kings, untouched by the ruling Stewards, who sat in a plain stone chair at the foot of the empty Throne. But your comment does show that the actions PJ puts Gimli through need to be understood in movie terms because PJ does not deal with the meaning Tolkien gives to the Vacant Throne." Bethberry, it is not the actual Throne of the King that is under discussion. It is Gimli seen sitting in the vacant seat of the Steward. I hope this clarifies things a bit better. Merry __________________ "If I yawn again, I shall split at the ears!"