Second-guessing and Misunderstanding Tolkien

[Radaghast]

What risks did Saruman face by taking on human form to combat Sauron, and how did these challenges highlight his strengths?

AI is a pimple on the boil on the wart of the gluteus maximus of the universe 😵‍💫

 

[Deimos]

What risks did Saruman face by taking on human form to combat Sauron, and how did these challenges highlight his strengths?

I choose Door #1 (for 200 points)

 

[Radaghast]

Can elves create a wand from the two trees of valinor? Using the the wood of the two trees. Would it be powerful as the Elder wand? Would it cast Dark spells?

Could you, would you, please shut your face? It is casting stupid questions.

 

[Radaghast]

Is Turin Turambar the greatest and most phenomenon character in all world literature, all fantasy literature, all the universe and all fictional universes?

Also, I don't find your grammar to be very phenomenon.

 

[Deimos]

Is Turin Turambar the greatest and most phenomenon character in all world literature, all fantasy literature, all the universe and all fictional universes?

You forgot "Abnormal Psych Lit" which is obviously your very own private reading sphere.

 

[Elthir]

"Is Turin Turambar the greatest and most phenomenon character in all world literature, all fantasy literature, all the universe and all fictional universes?"

Had he married Naltariel then surely he'd be in second place. In other words: almost!

 

[Glorfindel Goldtress]

"Is Turin Turambar the greatest and most phenomenon character in all world literature, all fantasy literature, all the universe and all fictional universes?"

Had he married Naltariel then surely he'd be in second place. In other words: almost!

I'm not sure who I'd be more scared for if such ever had come to be.

 

[Radaghast]

If Saruman had travelled to Rivendell after capturing Gandalf, would he have been welcomed? Could he have convinced Elrond and others that Gandalf was the traitor instead? Would Gandalf's escape and arrival at Rivendell have changed their minds?

 

[Deimos]

If Saruman had travelled to Rivendell after capturing Gandalf, would he have been welcomed? Could he have convinced Elrond and others that Gandalf was the traitor instead? Would Gandalf's escape and arrival at Rivendell have changed their minds?

 

[Radaghast]

Why was Tom Bombadil even put in the Lord Of The Rings books? He is only mentioned in one chapter and seems to be pointless, can you explain it to me?

 

[Backyard Professor]

I'm thinking If Tolkien had independently conceived a “Rings of Power” from the start, without being required to continue The Hobbit, the story might have looked quite different. It might have even fit with some of the rest of the Legendarium, who knows?


But what we did get is remarkable precisely because of that tension: the fusion of a children’s tale with a vast mythic world produced something uniquely powerful. I suspect that is why we continually read and learn from it all. It is a life time of learning to be had without question. And for that I am quite grateful.

 

[Radaghast]

Can a full powered unbound Melkor from Lord of the Rings take on Stephen King's eldritch horror entities?

Can your brain take on half a bag of rancid walnuts?

 

[Elthir]

"He is only mentioned in one chapter and seems to be pointless, can you explain it to me?"

But Tom is "mentioned" in more than
one chapter, and in any case. . . Oblio!

 

[Radaghast]

Somehow, this is not an AI question.

How was Aragorn going to lead the Fellowship to Mordor and get past the Black Gate?

 

[Aldarion]

Somehow, this is not an AI question.

It actually is a valid question. Up until Boromir's death, Aragorn seriously considered the possibility of going with Frodo into Mordor. Had he done so, issue of entering Mordor certainly will have come up - I doubt Gollum would have been willing to "help", plus Aragorn likely will have seen through Gollum's lies about the "hidden path".

‘It would indeed be a betrayal, if we all left him,’ said Aragorn.‘But if he goes east, then all need not go with him; nor do I think that all should. That venture is desperate: as much so for eight asfor three or two, or one alone. If you would let me choose, then Ishould appoint three companions: Sam, who could not bear it otherwise; and Gimli; and myself. Boromir will return to his own city,where his father and his people need him; and with him the othersshould go, or at least Meriadoc and Peregrin, if Legolas is not willingto leave us.’

 

[Radaghast]

Is elendil thought aragorn in combat who would win and why?

 

[Radaghast]

How could Merry still have the sword from the Barrow-downs to stab the Witch-king after being captured by the orcs? I'm sure the orcs would have gotten rid of their blades.

 

[Radaghast]

Did the Scouring of the Shire just never happen?

Did your reading of the book just never happen?

 

[herlig9]

I always assumed Oakenshield would be a gray haired old dwarf. But Peter Jackson said.. NO!

 

[Elthir]

I watched the film in a verrrrrrrry
old theater, so this is what I saw!