“Not all those who wander are lost.”

[The Perky Ent]

Interesting thread. I didn't really start thinking until I read the fixed character list: Saruman, Denethor, and...Bombadil. According to Esty's post, change is (and BTW, i'm sure i'm analyzing this wrong) a beneficial and essential thing to a good character, and that he who changes sees more than others. Now, i'm not half as smart as most of you here (you can blame it on the Coca-Cola and Juicy Fruit), but is Tom Bombadil, a Tolkien character who doesn't change, weakened in sight? In my opinion, he seems to have a rounded mind. By merely bringing up the issue of Tom Bombadil, i'm dragging so many variables about himself, like his history and what he actually is. Despite his dancing frenzies, I can't help but feel that in his past he was experienced in the events of the world, and knows what's going on in the world. But then again...maybe he just dances because he knows nothing can hurt him (Because we all know Bombadil is actually a valar in disguise :P)

Oh, and Wormtail is a changer. I'm sorry I don't write as articulatly as everyone in here, but I just don't possess your skill, knowlege, age, experience, and attention span. Just curious about my Bombadil question (which has so many holes in its argument you'd think it's raining when you pour water through it).

Perky