11-07-2003, 05:37 AM
Jackson did, or his script writers did.
(Sam's Oh My God)
"You'll have to excuse my ignorance of this matter, but I 've never read any of Tolkien's books. I find his style archaic and somewhat boring ( I prefer Salvatore). I did watch both LotR movies however. "
If you prefer Salvatore, fine, he is a nice little Saturday cartoon, though he has his moments in the Drizzt books now and again.
Note: Gandalf is a wizard, but not a human. He is more like an angel or a lesser demigod sent to Middle Earth in human form on a mission against evil. He is no priest. He is wise and gives good council, which a good priest should also do. To Gandalf's credit, he never passes the hat when he is done. :D
Tolkein was a devout Catholic. He mixed the polytheistic Greek and Norse Mythos styles with the Monotheistic pattern and created "Eru, the One" who was served by Manwe and other "Lesser Gods" from who descended Luthien, then Earendil, and then Elrond, Elros, Arwen and Aragorn. He is in love with a very distant cousin. :) Divine Right of Kings and all that is all wrapped into it, you can find out all about it in The Silmarillion.
Too boring for you? Tough crap, that is where your answer is, as well as in a very intelligent treatment by Tom Shippey in Author of the Century.
Religion does not play much in the actual LOTR story, as Tolkein chose to excise it for story telling reasons. If you had read the book, you would have been able to note this. His story is aimed at transcending religion and going after a core issue, power, its pursuit, and the corrupting influence that has.
Sorry you don't like the story, and please don't confuse the LoTR films with Tolkein's books in matters of detail. To get the film made, Jackson took a few artistic liberties, as do all directors. They work, but JRR would not recognize some of what we all see on film.
(Sam's Oh My God)
"You'll have to excuse my ignorance of this matter, but I 've never read any of Tolkien's books. I find his style archaic and somewhat boring ( I prefer Salvatore). I did watch both LotR movies however. "
If you prefer Salvatore, fine, he is a nice little Saturday cartoon, though he has his moments in the Drizzt books now and again.
Note: Gandalf is a wizard, but not a human. He is more like an angel or a lesser demigod sent to Middle Earth in human form on a mission against evil. He is no priest. He is wise and gives good council, which a good priest should also do. To Gandalf's credit, he never passes the hat when he is done. :D
Tolkein was a devout Catholic. He mixed the polytheistic Greek and Norse Mythos styles with the Monotheistic pattern and created "Eru, the One" who was served by Manwe and other "Lesser Gods" from who descended Luthien, then Earendil, and then Elrond, Elros, Arwen and Aragorn. He is in love with a very distant cousin. :) Divine Right of Kings and all that is all wrapped into it, you can find out all about it in The Silmarillion.
Too boring for you? Tough crap, that is where your answer is, as well as in a very intelligent treatment by Tom Shippey in Author of the Century.
Religion does not play much in the actual LOTR story, as Tolkein chose to excise it for story telling reasons. If you had read the book, you would have been able to note this. His story is aimed at transcending religion and going after a core issue, power, its pursuit, and the corrupting influence that has.
Sorry you don't like the story, and please don't confuse the LoTR films with Tolkein's books in matters of detail. To get the film made, Jackson took a few artistic liberties, as do all directors. They work, but JRR would not recognize some of what we all see on film.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete