Frodo's initial delay in leaving the Shire: What does it mean? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gandalf_theGrey · 08-23-2002, 10:50 AM

Hullo mark12_30,

And I suppose you don't consider my bringing up the House of Bombadil, Rivendell, and Lothlórien as places of spiritual retreat "delving into the mystical," eh? Even though Bethberry was kind enough to base her post off of something I'd said in mine? Really, sometimes I get the feeling that you're uncomfortable discussing Tolkien with me, mark12_30, and wonder if I'm welcome. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

As well, I'd venture that my description of Imladris seems an exact match with the concepts you speak of regarding the sacred leisure in the Bombadil House, and the opportunities provided for Frodo to soak up the supernatural.

Gandalf the Grey

08-23-2002, 10:50 AM	#25
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Hullo mark12_30, And I suppose you don't consider my bringing up the House of Bombadil, Rivendell, and Lothlórien as places of spiritual retreat "delving into the mystical," eh? Even though Bethberry was kind enough to base her post off of something I'd said in mine? Really, sometimes I get the feeling that you're uncomfortable discussing Tolkien with me, mark12_30, and wonder if I'm welcome. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] As well, I'd venture that my description of Imladris seems an exact match with the concepts you speak of regarding the sacred leisure in the Bombadil House, and the opportunities provided for Frodo to soak up the supernatural. Gandalf the Grey