Do you find that the books grow with you? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Morgul Queen · 07-05-2003, 02:37 AM

Its true that you find the books changing constantly, but if you look hard enough you find that its not the books changing it is yourself....basically, as your world and perceptions change your perceptions of the books change.

I first (fully) read the Books in my last year at primary school and to me, as to many of you at the first reading, it was just an adventure story and I only got the basic hint of the world in my mind now I can see the entirety of the landscapes as I see them in my minds eye.

These books have so many different layers that are shown through so many characters - the pain of loss shown through Arwen, Galadriel and Frodo at their departure from Middle-earth, Sam's loyalty and detirmination in the face of death and over whelming odds, quiet strength in the form of Aragorn. You can feel the pain of the land of Middle- earth through the ents and the sadness at the fate of Elven-kind through Legolas. You are kept afloat in this storm of emotion by Merry and Pippin's inextinguishable spirit. Gandalf's wisedom shows us the hope in any situation.

Does anyone else find it hard to believe that this is a made up tale?!!!

07-05-2003, 02:37 AM	#15
Morgul Queen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dontgonearthe Castle Posts: 414	Its true that you find the books changing constantly, but if you look hard enough you find that its not the books changing it is yourself....basically, as your world and perceptions change your perceptions of the books change. I first (fully) read the Books in my last year at primary school and to me, as to many of you at the first reading, it was just an adventure story and I only got the basic hint of the world in my mind now I can see the entirety of the landscapes as I see them in my minds eye. These books have so many different layers that are shown through so many characters - the pain of loss shown through Arwen, Galadriel and Frodo at their departure from Middle-earth, Sam's loyalty and detirmination in the face of death and over whelming odds, quiet strength in the form of Aragorn. You can feel the pain of the land of Middle- earth through the ents and the sadness at the fate of Elven-kind through Legolas. You are kept afloat in this storm of emotion by Merry and Pippin's inextinguishable spirit. Gandalf's wisedom shows us the hope in any situation. Does anyone else find it hard to believe that this is a made up tale?!!! __________________ Athrabeth is still doing the wave for Boromir the Disco-King Oh...and call me Morgy!