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Originally Posted by Guinevere
When I reread the chapter now, I wonder a bit about the broken sword - was Aragorn really lugging that around everywhere? "not much use" as a weapon, indeed... But I guess it came in handy in this scene to prove he was the real Strider!  |
As you see, I had wondered about this too in 2004, but no one else seemed interested in this question then.
I quite agreee with
Selmo!
When Aragorn was (As Thorongil) in the service of Thengel and of Ecthelion II , he
must have had another sword!
For the scene in Bree the broken Narsil was necessary for the plot to identify Aragorn, and I just guess that for once Tolkien didn't think of the consequences...
As for PJ having the better idea by showing Narsil being kept in Rivendell, I agree, but from then on, Aragorn should have carried Anduril. Elrond later traveling all the way after him to bring the sword is just ridiculous!!