Saruman and Caradhras - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Meriadoc1961 · 12-05-2007, 07:49 AM

"And I could add one thing quite many people misinterpretate from the moment the films come out; Saruman was NOT the one who sent the avalanche."

How is this misinterpreted when the film shows Saruman in his tower and the storm originating from Orthanc and focusing on Caradhras; Legolas says there is a fell voice in the air, Saruman; Aragorn yells, "He is trying to bring down the mountain"; Boromir screams, "This will be the death of the Halflings!"; Gandalf and Saruman engage in some spells/counter spells; a lightning bolt strikes the top of the mountain, and the fellowship is buried under snow. So what is the correct interpretation if we are not to conclude that Saruman is causing this havoc?

Merry

Nerwen · 12-05-2007, 09:14 AM

Meriadoc, I think Legate just means Saruman didn't send the avalanche in the book.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-05-2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

Meriadoc, I think Legate just means Saruman didn't send the avalanche in the book.

Just to make it clear that this interpretation of my words is correct, yes, that's what I meant.

Meriadoc1961 · 12-05-2007, 10:42 AM

I see that quite clearly now. Thank you both for the clarification. I apologize for not seeing it correctly in the first place.

Cordially,

Merry

12-05-2007, 07:49 AM	#1
Meriadoc1961 Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 101	"And I could add one thing quite many people misinterpretate from the moment the films come out; Saruman was NOT the one who sent the avalanche." How is this misinterpreted when the film shows Saruman in his tower and the storm originating from Orthanc and focusing on Caradhras; Legolas says there is a fell voice in the air, Saruman; Aragorn yells, "He is trying to bring down the mountain"; Boromir screams, "This will be the death of the Halflings!"; Gandalf and Saruman engage in some spells/counter spells; a lightning bolt strikes the top of the mountain, and the fellowship is buried under snow. So what is the correct interpretation if we are not to conclude that Saruman is causing this havoc? Merry __________________ "If I yawn again, I shall split at the ears!"

12-05-2007, 10:42 AM	#4
Meriadoc1961 Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 101	I see that quite clearly now. Thank you both for the clarification. I apologize for not seeing it correctly in the first place. Cordially, Merry __________________ "If I yawn again, I shall split at the ears!"

12-05-2007, 09:14 AM	#2
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Meriadoc, I think Legate just means Saruman didn't send the avalanche in the book.