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I was wondering why Merry and Pippin weren't surprised at all upon seeing Gandalf (in the book).
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In the movie, I think, it is a flaw. But as for the books, Merry and Pippin are surprised when they see him. The arrival of Gandalf with Theoden and company at Isengard is
not the first time they see Gandalf, they met him earlier as well. At that time they were surprised.
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'Suddenly a great horse came striding up, like a flash of silver. It was already dark, but I could see the riders face clearly: it seemed to shine, and all his clothes were white. I just said up, staring, with my mouth open. I tried to call out, and couldn't. There was no need. He halted just by us and looked down at us. "Gandalf!" I said at last, but my voice was only a whisper.
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This is Pippin speaking in Flotsam and Jetsam - TTT.