isildur and the ring - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Legolas · 12-10-2003, 01:28 PM

Frodo's pain came from having the Ring so long. Isildur was different - being a man and a king, no less, he was more susceptible to the greed (as shown by the wraiths and Boromir). Hobbits showed resilience and displayed the obsession with the Ring only after extended exposure. Had Frodo been able to teleport to Mt. Doom from the Shire, I believe he probably would've had little problem with destroying it.

Backing up the first response here, yes - the Elrond/Isildur scene in the opening of the movie is made up. A council was held on what to do with the Ring, if memory serves correct.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 2:29 PM December 10, 2003: Message edited by: Legolas ]

12-10-2003, 01:28 PM	#6
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Frodo's pain came from having the Ring so long. Isildur was different - being a man and a king, no less, he was more susceptible to the greed (as shown by the wraiths and Boromir). Hobbits showed resilience and displayed the obsession with the Ring only after extended exposure. Had Frodo been able to teleport to Mt. Doom from the Shire, I believe he probably would've had little problem with destroying it. Backing up the first response here, yes - the Elrond/Isildur scene in the opening of the movie is made up. A council was held on what to do with the Ring, if memory serves correct. <font size=1 color=339966>[ 2:29 PM December 10, 2003: Message edited by: Legolas ] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.