The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Individual sacrifices at the end of each age

Inziladun · 08-21-2014, 10:36 AM

Hmm. I don't know that I would place Eärendil's sacrifice on the same level as that of Gil-galad or even Frodo. His heart was with Men, but to remain with Elwing he chose to be numbered among her race. Spending the rest of his time in Arda as an air-traveling sign of hope for the good guys doesn't really seem that bad.

As far as others go, the sacrifice of Gandalf should not be forgotten. He of course, willingly gave his physical body so that his companions could escape, and the Ring would be saved for the moment. I think he had less assurance that his sacrifice would ultimately lead to a positive end than did Gil-galad and Elendil, or Eärendil, which to me makes it more poignant.

08-21-2014, 10:36 AM	#2
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,036	Hmm. I don't know that I would place Eärendil's sacrifice on the same level as that of Gil-galad or even Frodo. His heart was with Men, but to remain with Elwing he chose to be numbered among her race. Spending the rest of his time in Arda as an air-traveling sign of hope for the good guys doesn't really seem that bad. As far as others go, the sacrifice of Gandalf should not be forgotten. He of course, willingly gave his physical body so that his companions could escape, and the Ring would be saved for the moment. I think he had less assurance that his sacrifice would ultimately lead to a positive end than did Gil-galad and Elendil, or Eärendil, which to me makes it more poignant. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.