Undyling Lands Part 2 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Arwen Melian · 06-27-2003, 06:57 PM

Recently I posted a topic concerning all the mortal characters in LOTR who traveled to the undying lands after the One Ring was destroyed. From your replies the impression I got was that the mortals never actually were allowed into the city of Valinor and stayed on one of the nearby islands ( correct me if I am wrong). Also, that they did not become immortal once they stepped foot into this area. That it would just become a "pergatory" or a kind of peaceful waiting place for death, free of the troubles of Middle Earth. If this is so, answer me this question in your own opinion:
If the mortals ( Frodo-especially him-Samwise,Bilbo, and Gimli) were granted the "gift" of immortality once they arrived at the undying lands, (regardless of how the story actually went) how do you think their lives would be? What I mean to say is, do you think they would be happy or tire from this gift? Do you think it wise for the Valar to not permit them to become immortal ( if granting them the gift is possible ).Or do you think they were selfish or foolish not to at least permit Frodo to enter Valinor and live forever? Use your imagination. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

06-27-2003, 06:57 PM	#1
Arwen Melian Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sometimes Imladris....sometimes Mirkwood...other times ....Lothlorien Posts: 141	Undyling Lands Part 2 Recently I posted a topic concerning all the mortal characters in LOTR who traveled to the undying lands after the One Ring was destroyed. From your replies the impression I got was that the mortals never actually were allowed into the city of Valinor and stayed on one of the nearby islands ( correct me if I am wrong). Also, that they did not become immortal once they stepped foot into this area. That it would just become a "pergatory" or a kind of peaceful waiting place for death, free of the troubles of Middle Earth. If this is so, answer me this question in your own opinion: If the mortals ( Frodo-especially him-Samwise,Bilbo, and Gimli) were granted the "gift" of immortality once they arrived at the undying lands, (regardless of how the story actually went) how do you think their lives would be? What I mean to say is, do you think they would be happy or tire from this gift? Do you think it wise for the Valar to not permit them to become immortal ( if granting them the gift is possible ).Or do you think they were selfish or foolish not to at least permit Frodo to enter Valinor and live forever? Use your imagination. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Maiden of Rivendell "Anything to get away from the evil monkey in my bedroom." Fine! I admit it. I am a supporter of Agent Elrond. Now would you please leave me be?