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The White CouncilSymbolism and applicability in LotRTolkien and Inklings Discussion |
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The White CouncilSymbolism and applicability in LotRTolkien and Inklings Discussion |
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Posted by Frode on September 20, 1999 at 18:21:48 In Reply to: Re: The short version posted by Jon on September 20, 1999 at 17:02:55:
Here's a couple of symbols in LotR: -The evil eye. Ancient symbol of evil. Cleverly fitted into Tolkiens mythology. -Rings.....use of rings are of great interest. Rings symbolise continuity, perfection. They also serve as gateways to 'the other side'. I highly recomend David Lynch. The man is obsessed with ring symbolism and like JRRT he uses rings as 'portals' to 'the other side' or 'the spirit world'. See also Frodos experiences when putting on the one ring. Some authorities have written chapters about this subject. -The white tree is a symbol. And it must be very important for them to make such a fuss about it :) It's a symbol of Numenor and ultimately it's connection with Valinor. -Michael says the black sails (and the black banner) of the fleet of Aragoen symbolise the return of Numenorean power. I think the finding of the sapling symbolises the return of Numenorean power. -The stars are often symbols. Earendils star symbolises hope beyond death for elves and men. -Many consider 'the grey havens' similar to Tolkiens 'the sea bell'. The passing of all fair things to the west a symbol (not an allegory mind you) of our own failure to reach 'fairy'. A reminder of mortality. To me LotR has always been a book about death (at the core). Anyway I rant. There is much to say and I'm not the right person to say it. If you require more examples I will be helpfull however.
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