The quote about Sam and Aragorn and love stories, in letter 131 is commonly quoted to imply this idea: “But the highest love-story, that of Aragorn and Arwen Elrond’s daughter is only alluded to as a known thing. It is told elsewhere in a short tale, of Aragorn and Arwen Undómiel. I think the simple ‘rustic’ love of Sam and his Rosie (nowhere elaborated) is absolutely essential to the study of his (the chief hero’s) character, and to the theme of the relation of ordinary life ...
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The Three Houses of the Edain
The first Elf-friends were the Men of the Three Houses of Bëor, Haleth and Hador, and they are referred to as the Edain. Bëor King Felagund was originally believed to be one of the Valar. He would later figure he could read in the minds of Men, who had dealings with the Dark Elves and learned much of their speech. Felagund was able to converse with Bëor, speaking in his language, the language of Bëor. Then, when Men awoke in Hildórien, the spies of Morgoth were watchful, and the ...
The Full Story of Elrond Halfelven
Elrond was born in FA 532 to his halfelven parents Eärendil and Elwing who chose to be among the Firstborn (Elves). He was also the twin brother of Elros, who will eventually start the line of the Númenóreans - the Line of Elros. Halfelven Elrond is half-elven. Thus he, along with his brother Elros and his daughter Arwen will be able to choose either to live among immortal Elves; or live among mortal Men. The half-elven line started from Beren and Luthien. Lúthien was the daughter ...
Why does LOTR end with Sam?
LOTR ends with Sam coming back into the Shire, because he was coming back from meeting his friend for one last time at the Grey Havens. Logically, this type of ending seemed to make the most sense. But what does that mean really? There are many reasons why Tolkien decided to have this ending, and it has led some to wonder if it was saying anything about who the main character is. However, in my opinion it does not seem to immediately tell anything about the main character or ...
Who was Gandalf before Lord of the Rings?
Gandalf appeared at first as one of the Maiar, as Olórin. He was the wisest of the Maiar, and learned pity and patience from Nienna - one of the Valar. This meant he had the same order as the Valar, but to a lesser degree. As a Maia, he would be a servant and helper of the Valar. The Elves don't know how many of them there were, but they were seldom visible in form to Elves and Men. Gandalf would later be known as Mithrandir, the 'Grey Pilgrim' among the Council of the ...
Review + Washing my LOTR Build-a-Bear!
Right after Thanksgiving, I caved into the soul-sucking pressures of Black Friday and got two LOTR Build-a-bears. They first came out in I think the summer of 2021? Not too sure...but according to this, I have a good feeling they came out in the beginning of June in 2021. But they were finally around $40 with both bears, both outfits - the sound probably made them more than that. But still a far cry from the anticipated $66 for the regular price! I got the Frodo and Gandalf "gift sets" as ...