Did Gandalf have a Plan "B"? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tuor in Gondolin · 07-10-2010, 09:03 AM

Free will always seems to play a determinative role in
Middle-earth. An example is Boromir insisting on
taking on the role clearly intended for Faramir of journeying
to Imladris (with Faramir among the Fellowship the tale would
take an intriguingly different turn). As to Frodo declining the Ring, I don't think it
could have been born by a powerful elf, for reasons Gandalf,
Galadriel, etc. make clear. Probably Sam Gamgee would have
had to be the default option.

07-10-2010, 09:03 AM	#6
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Free will always seems to play a determinative role in Middle-earth. An example is Boromir insisting on taking on the role clearly intended for Faramir of journeying to Imladris (with Faramir among the Fellowship the tale would take an intriguingly different turn). As to Frodo declining the Ring, I don't think it could have been born by a powerful elf, for reasons Gandalf, Galadriel, etc. make clear. Probably Sam Gamgee would have had to be the default option. __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'