12-16-2003, 08:39 PM
Gandalf knows of the Palantir, in the film, since he covers it with a cloth when Saruman shows it to him. In the book, Gandalf may have suspected, but Tolkein shows that confirmation was needed to be sure when Pippin picked it up in Isengard after Wormtongue's failed Pedro Martinez imitation.
Scouring of the Shire: it closes out the story of the Hobbits, and it tells you that there are no "front lines" or "protected sanctuaries" in war (which in this day and age, I wish Jackson would bring up!) and it makes Pippin and Merry into heroes in the eyes of their people.
Jackson focuses, in his screen play, more on the Ring, and the big picture war, and not as much on hobbits, who Tolkein had fallen in love with during his writing. :)
Scouring of the Shire: it closes out the story of the Hobbits, and it tells you that there are no "front lines" or "protected sanctuaries" in war (which in this day and age, I wish Jackson would bring up!) and it makes Pippin and Merry into heroes in the eyes of their people.
Jackson focuses, in his screen play, more on the Ring, and the big picture war, and not as much on hobbits, who Tolkein had fallen in love with during his writing. :)
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