The Light in Frodo's Face - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

05-01-2002, 04:56 PM

Enedhil -

Frodo possessed the Ruling Ring long enough that it affected his perception. He became very keen, in that he could perceive things that others could not.

It must be remembered that the Rings of Power gave their bearers abilities within their measure -- far-sightedness, extended life, protection, and so forth.

Do you recall Frodo's precognitive dreams -- Gandalf pacing back and forth while imprisoned at Orthanc -- and his dream of the gray rain curtain, that when rolled back revealed a white shore and green country. These things he saw as they happened far away, as in the case with Gandalf: or before they happened, as in the case of his journey to the Blessed Realm.

Therefore, he either dreamed of the events he spoke about, or he had a direct vision/perception at that time of Sam's future, and so expressed it.

Which it was for certain, the story does not tell.

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05-01-2002, 04:56 PM	#8
Raven_Winter Guest Posts: n/a	Enedhil - Frodo possessed the Ruling Ring long enough that it affected his perception. He became very keen, in that he could perceive things that others could not. It must be remembered that the Rings of Power gave their bearers abilities within their measure -- far-sightedness, extended life, protection, and so forth. Do you recall Frodo's precognitive dreams -- Gandalf pacing back and forth while imprisoned at Orthanc -- and his dream of the gray rain curtain, that when rolled back revealed a white shore and green country. These things he saw as they happened far away, as in the case with Gandalf: or before they happened, as in the case of his journey to the Blessed Realm. Therefore, he either dreamed of the events he spoke about, or he had a direct vision/perception at that time of Sam's future, and so expressed it. Which it was for certain, the story does not tell. [ May 01, 2002: Message edited by: Raven_Winter ] [ May 02, 2002: Message edited by: Raven_Winter ]