did all the ring bearers go west? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Galorme · 11-23-2002, 04:13 AM

Is it just me, or are hobbits resistant to all "magic"? The ring doesn't turn them fast, the Morgul Poison works slowly on them, even age-old prophecies don’t hinder them. Frodo could even withstand the will of Sauron. I am sure there are other examples, hmm yeah like Sam beating the wills of the Watchers on Kirith Ungol. Maybe even with Shelob, she was port Maia, maybe she was putting forth all her spells at Sam, but he just kinda shrugged them off. Is this merely something to do with them being made of “Sterner Stuff” or is it something-deeper do you reckon.

11-23-2002, 04:13 AM	#17
Galorme Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London Posts: 337	Is it just me, or are hobbits resistant to all "magic"? The ring doesn't turn them fast, the Morgul Poison works slowly on them, even age-old prophecies don’t hinder them. Frodo could even withstand the will of Sauron. I am sure there are other examples, hmm yeah like Sam beating the wills of the Watchers on Kirith Ungol. Maybe even with Shelob, she was port Maia, maybe she was putting forth all her spells at Sam, but he just kinda shrugged them off. Is this merely something to do with them being made of “Sterner Stuff” or is it something-deeper do you reckon. __________________ Utúlie'n aurë! Aiya Eldalië ar Atanatári, utúlie'n aurë! The day has come! Behold people of the Eldar and Fathers of Men, the day has come!