Gimli's Portrayal in the Movies - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Finwe · 11-17-2003, 09:05 PM

I don't think PJ gave John much of a chance to portray Gimli's inner nobility and amiability. True, he has a gruff, rough exterior. But inside, he is a very wonderful, noble person. Look at the encounter with Galadriel. He was cultured enough to appreciate true beauty, and Galadriel, even though she was an Elf, recognized that appreciation, and rewarded it. He was also open-minded and amiable enough to strike up a very close friendship with Legolas, and thus, begin the healing of the ages-long rift between Elves and Dwarves. Anyone who accomplishes that is noble in my book!

11-17-2003, 09:05 PM	#1
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	I don't think PJ gave John much of a chance to portray Gimli's inner nobility and amiability. True, he has a gruff, rough exterior. But inside, he is a very wonderful, noble person. Look at the encounter with Galadriel. He was cultured enough to appreciate true beauty, and Galadriel, even though she was an Elf, recognized that appreciation, and rewarded it. He was also open-minded and amiable enough to strike up a very close friendship with Legolas, and thus, begin the healing of the ages-long rift between Elves and Dwarves. Anyone who accomplishes that is noble in my book! __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.