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Elrond of Rivendell · 01-18-2004, 10:42 AM

Pippin has been critizised for his "naivete", but in my eyes, this would be more an advantage than a disadvantage. I think that like the Rings of Power, the One Ring has the power to enlarge the lust for might of its bearer. Therefore, Pippin, who I don't see like a character ever desiring to subdue others to his will, will probably be able to shake off (at least for some time) the maleficient effects of the One Ring. I think that in his heart, Pippin only wants to live a quiet live in the Shire, untroubled by others, which would be quite a good characterization of every Hobbit. The One Ring would find an easier working-terrain in Aragorn.

Greetings,
EfR

01-18-2004, 10:42 AM	#9
Elrond of Rivendell Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 261	Pippin has been critizised for his "naivete", but in my eyes, this would be more an advantage than a disadvantage. I think that like the Rings of Power, the One Ring has the power to enlarge the lust for might of its bearer. Therefore, Pippin, who I don't see like a character ever desiring to subdue others to his will, will probably be able to shake off (at least for some time) the maleficient effects of the One Ring. I think that in his heart, Pippin only wants to live a quiet live in the Shire, untroubled by others, which would be quite a good characterization of every Hobbit. The One Ring would find an easier working-terrain in Aragorn. Greetings, EfR