Is the barrow-wight the creepiest of Tolkien's creations? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Galadriel · 08-27-2010, 10:18 AM

Probably...but I found Gollum in The Hobbit to be pretty creepy too O.O
But the Two Watchers beat all.

Mithalwen · 08-29-2010, 08:34 AM

You mean in Kirith Ungol.... ? Yes but I only really got to them on the second attempt... !

Faramir Jones · 09-05-2010, 01:22 PM

What confirmed me in my opinion of the Barrow-wight's creepiness was the fact that he broke into Tom Bombadil's house and hid in the bedroom, to await the latter's arrival:

Dark came under Hill. Tom, he lit a candle;
upstairs creaking went, turned the door-handle.
'Hoo, Tom Bombadil! Look what night has brought you!
I'm here behind the door. Now at last I've caught you!
You'd forgotten Barrow-wight dwelling in the old mound
up there on hill-top with the ring of stones round.
He's got loose again. Under earth he'll take you.
Poor Tom Bombadil, pale and cold he'll make you!'

Quite the stalker.

What do people think?

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 09-08-2010, 06:58 AM

A convincing case. You know where you are with Sauron: he wants to enslave you and everyone else. But what does the Wight want from you? White robes, groping arms, hiding in your house, starting websites, it's all a bit much.

Mithalwen · 09-10-2010, 10:07 AM

Maybe though under Middle Earth legislation, Wights have a statutory right of entry to your home? Like the gas board.. of course normal rules seem not to apply to Bombadil...

08-27-2010, 10:18 AM	#1
Galadriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion Posts: 551	Probably...but I found Gollum in The Hobbit to be pretty creepy too O.O But the Two Watchers beat all. __________________ "Hey! Come derry dol! Can you hear me singing?" – Tom Bombadil

08-29-2010, 08:34 AM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	You mean in Kirith Ungol.... ? Yes but I only really got to them on the second attempt... ! __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

09-05-2010, 01:22 PM	#3
Faramir Jones Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lonely Isle Posts: 706	Hiding in Tom's bedroom What confirmed me in my opinion of the Barrow-wight's creepiness was the fact that he broke into Tom Bombadil's house and hid in the bedroom, to await the latter's arrival: Dark came under Hill. Tom, he lit a candle; upstairs creaking went, turned the door-handle. 'Hoo, Tom Bombadil! Look what night has brought you! I'm here behind the door. Now at last I've caught you! You'd forgotten Barrow-wight dwelling in the old mound up there on hill-top with the ring of stones round. He's got loose again. Under earth he'll take you. Poor Tom Bombadil, pale and cold he'll make you!' Quite the stalker. What do people think?

09-08-2010, 06:58 AM	#4
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	A convincing case. You know where you are with Sauron: he wants to enslave you and everyone else. But what does the Wight want from you? White robes, groping arms, hiding in your house, starting websites, it's all a bit much. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

09-10-2010, 10:07 AM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Maybe though under Middle Earth legislation, Wights have a statutory right of entry to your home? Like the gas board.. of course normal rules seem not to apply to Bombadil... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace