Tolkien and Catholic Saints - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

mark12_30 · 01-07-2003, 07:03 AM

Without delving into Tolkein's ability or inclination to hoot (a picture which makes keeping a straight face difficult-- Kudos, platypus) I think that Tolkien cared a great deal about the robe-colors of his Istari, but would not have lost any sleep over the possible color of Francis' robe, or lack thereof. I see why you are asking the quetion, doug. I still maintain that despite Tolkien's admitted weakness for embroidered waistcoats (which is why we see them on Bilbo) I do not think he would have extended that to monk's robes.

But, hey, I haven't asked him.

Did you know that Francis actually preached sermons to the birds? I wonder if Tolkien ever preached, or perhaps lectured, to the trees. Now that I can picture him doing.

01-07-2003, 07:03 AM	#33
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Without delving into Tolkein's ability or inclination to hoot (a picture which makes keeping a straight face difficult-- Kudos, platypus) I think that Tolkien cared a great deal about the robe-colors of his Istari, but would not have lost any sleep over the possible color of Francis' robe, or lack thereof. I see why you are asking the quetion, doug. I still maintain that despite Tolkien's admitted weakness for embroidered waistcoats (which is why we see them on Bilbo) I do not think he would have extended that to monk's robes. But, hey, I haven't asked him. Did you know that Francis actually preached sermons to the birds? I wonder if Tolkien ever preached, or perhaps lectured, to the trees. Now that I can picture him doing. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.