How do you perceive Tom Bombadil? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Balfrog · 10-27-2015, 06:06 PM

Eönwë: That was a mighty interesting post, and I particularly picked up on your comment:

“but he can just go to any dimension in his realm.”

Alcuin's comment is equally perceptive:

“What function does Bombadil serve for Tolkien? Is it so obvious we miss it?”

There is a new article on Tom Bombadil – that provides a completely different explanation to any of those I have ever seen. A different “dimension” and “obvious” begins to make sense now.

https://priyasethtolkienfan.wordpress.com/[/URL]

In fact the proposed solution is so interesting, I think it deserves a thread of its own.

10-27-2015, 06:06 PM	#27
Balfrog Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 87	Eönwë: That was a mighty interesting post, and I particularly picked up on your comment: “but he can just go to any dimension in his realm.” Alcuin's comment is equally perceptive: “What function does Bombadil serve for Tolkien? Is it so obvious we miss it?” There is a new article on Tom Bombadil – that provides a completely different explanation to any of those I have ever seen. A different “dimension” and “obvious” begins to make sense now. https://priyasethtolkienfan.wordpress.com/[/URL] In fact the proposed solution is so interesting, I think it deserves a thread of its own.