Intelligence of Orcs - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Teleri · 12-26-2003, 11:45 AM

Orcs are definitely not stupid, but it is true that we never meet an orc Gandalf or Galadriel. I think the orcs have a different kind of cunning that is more suited to their purpose. And we must not forget the reasoning skills of some of the captains.
Also, I can think of at least one place where I was thinking along the same lines as one of them. Remember Gorbag's little "You'd best put your thinking cap on, if you have one." speach? Did anyone else read that, and think "Oh finally Sam's gotten some recognition." Up until then even wise people like Faramir have treated Sam as inferior.
"Do not speak before your master, who's wit is greater than yours." I think Gorbag got a better introduction than Faramir.

12-26-2003, 11:45 AM	#12
Teleri Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: U.S.A., though I'd prefer the Shire Posts: 45	Orcs are definitely not stupid, but it is true that we never meet an orc Gandalf or Galadriel. I think the orcs have a different kind of cunning that is more suited to their purpose. And we must not forget the reasoning skills of some of the captains. Also, I can think of at least one place where I was thinking along the same lines as one of them. Remember Gorbag's little "You'd best put your thinking cap on, if you have one." speach? Did anyone else read that, and think "Oh finally Sam's gotten some recognition." Up until then even wise people like Faramir have treated Sam as inferior. "Do not speak before your master, who's wit is greater than yours." I think Gorbag got a better introduction than Faramir. __________________ "But after coming all that way I don't want to give up yet. It's not like me, somehow, if you understand."

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