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The Tolkien Tag 2016


How many books by J.R.R Tolkien have you read?

The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, both twice.


Have you seen any movies based on them?

Yes.


Are there any scenes/moments that make you cry?

When Boromir dies and The Grey Havens 


Are there any scenes/moments that make you laugh?

so many different moments make me laugh, I can't think of a specific thing.


Have you ever chosen a Middle Earth name for yourself? If so, what is it?

My name in Elvish is "Ithilwen"


Who would you want to party with / marry / fight to the death?

Okay, so Party with the Elves because they wouldn't upset me, Marry Boromir because I have always loved his soul and heart. And Fight to the death,  Denethor   Because, No.


When was the last time you visited Middle Earth, Via books or movies?

The day before yesterday


Do you consider Gollum to be a villain? Why are why not?

No, I pity him.


How would you sum up what Tolkien's stories mean to you in one word?

Truth


List up to ten of your favorite lines/ quotes from the books or movies.


“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” 
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring



“What do you fear, lady?" Aragorn asked. 
"A cage," Éowyn said. "To stay behind bars, until use and old age accept them, and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond recall or desire.” 
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King



“ I didn't think it would end this way.

 End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it.

 What? Gandalf? See what?

 White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise.

Well, that isn't so bad.

 No. No, it isn't.” 
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

N'rae 

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I watched this movie yesterday, and I have never felt more alive. I felt as though I understood what every single character was going through, It was odd, like a dream....I felt pity for Gollum, and I had sympathy for Boromir. My eyes saw the pain in Aragorn's eyes. How by becoming the King of Gondor, he is also accepting the weakness of Isildur. I had empathy for how much Arwen truly does love Aragorn, and how very hard it was for him to leave her. It's as if I could feel the wind in the trees and smell the sweet water of the Ents. I had seen Eowyn's soul through her stature, so vividly alive, so magically wondrous! I admired Frodo's close friendship with the other Hobbits, but had sadness in my heart for the journey that becomes his burden and his alone. I actually understood what they were saying, but in a way I never had before. I hope that there is something inside me that is changing, I hope my person is growing into a fairer Knight each and every day, I one day want to conquer my fears like Boromir, and always have Hope like Aragorn. Believe in myself like Eowyn, and become my destiny, my legacy, my soul.






“End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it.” 

J.R.R. Tolkien

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"I would have followed you, my brother; my captain; my king."

“How do you go on, when in your heart you begin to understand... there is no going back? There are some things that time cannot mend. Some hurts that go too deep.”

N'rae