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Bombadil · 04-24-2004, 08:07 AM

One scene that always catches my attention when seeing ROTK is that of the battle of Gollum and Frodo at Sammath Naur. Now, we all know that in the books this struggle never occurred. (The struggle of course being after Gollum bit off Frodo's finger)

It's just how epic it feels at that moment. The mix of the music, the slow walk of Frodo towards Gollum...and how when they grab each other they look almost the same height. This made me think...Could that battle have represented "Frodo now," fighting with "the future Frodo?" Gollum is a representation of what frodo could become if keeping the ring. Therefore, if "Frodo now" wins and hurls "future Frodo" into the fire, along with the destruction of the ring goes his potential to turn out like Gollum. NOw if "Frodo now" fell in with the ring, could it represent the ultimate destruction the ring has caused him?

These are a little far-fetched, but I thought I'd get them out there. Any other thoughts? Or findings of your own?

04-24-2004, 08:07 AM	#1
Bombadil Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Old Forest Posts: 488	Drawing Symbolism from the movies One scene that always catches my attention when seeing ROTK is that of the battle of Gollum and Frodo at Sammath Naur. Now, we all know that in the books this struggle never occurred. (The struggle of course being after Gollum bit off Frodo's finger) It's just how epic it feels at that moment. The mix of the music, the slow walk of Frodo towards Gollum...and how when they grab each other they look almost the same height. This made me think...Could that battle have represented "Frodo now," fighting with "the future Frodo?" Gollum is a representation of what frodo could become if keeping the ring. Therefore, if "Frodo now" wins and hurls "future Frodo" into the fire, along with the destruction of the ring goes his potential to turn out like Gollum. NOw if "Frodo now" fell in with the ring, could it represent the ultimate destruction the ring has caused him? These are a little far-fetched, but I thought I'd get them out there. Any other thoughts? Or findings of your own? __________________ "'Eldest, that's what I am... Tom remembers the first raindrop and the first acorn... He knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.'"