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Old 02-25-2008, 09:56 AM   #5
Groin Redbeard
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Originally Posted by Thinlómien View Post
Like Morwen, I see no reason why Gimli should have died. To be realistic and nit-picky, it is far more astonishing that all the Hobbits survived having no military training or experience and being used to simple and peaceful life. I know; Hobbits were far tougher than they seemed, but it is still a bit odd. But that of course is part of the magic of the book and the Hobbits themselves.
That was my thoughts exactly, Thinlómien. It was far more likely that Merry or Pippin would have died in the battle of the Pellenor Fields, than Gimli throughout the entire war.

That was a good point you made about Legolas, Morwen.
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