If you could ask J.R.R. Tolkien One (1) Question, what would it be?

[Ithaeliel]

They never answer any question straight; they never provide closure; they only stir up the mucky bottoms of Withywindles, obscuring the water lilies, in fervent hopes of stimulating further discussion.

True, true, Bethberry... but not so if you're tricksy [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]. Simply...

1) Ask for two more questions
2) Ask him to be clear and concise and not beat around the bush
3)Ask him your question

Voila! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

That aside, I personally would like to ask Tolkien for a detailed explanation on the three themes of the Ainulindalë and their place in the timeline of Arda. That would help me out a lot. Of course if I read the chapter again, so might that...

[ December 28, 2002: Message edited by: Ithaeliel ]