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Rina · 02-26-2003, 02:58 PM

A very interesting topic!

I have always thought Frodo, was a very un-Hobbit like name, some how too angular. However, when you take it apart, it is "Fro-" as in forward, and "do" as in an action. Perhaps this is reflective of the fact that Frodo was the one to go forward and do this seemingly impossible deed, emphasizing that it was his fate to carry the Ring.

02-26-2003, 02:58 PM	#6
Rina Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Taniquetil Posts: 18	A very interesting topic! I have always thought Frodo, was a very un-Hobbit like name, some how too angular. However, when you take it apart, it is "Fro-" as in forward, and "do" as in an action. Perhaps this is reflective of the fact that Frodo was the one to go forward and do this seemingly impossible deed, emphasizing that it was his fate to carry the Ring. __________________ Rina "God is the Lord, of angels, and of men - and of elves."