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The White CouncilRe: nice, but not enoughTolkien and Inklings Discussion |
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The White CouncilRe: nice, but not enoughTolkien and Inklings Discussion |
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Posted by RobRoy on March 12, 2000 at 15:54:58 In Reply to: nice, but not enough posted by macadamia on March 12, 2000 at 12:33:58:
: Fair enough. But I have given you several reasons why he would think the ring MAYBE hadn't been destroyed (again, all I need is "maybe"...you are the one who needs "definitely"): The continued existence of the ringwraiths, Sauron's own continued existence, the fact that Barad-dur wasn't destroyed (though it was made with the one ring, and its foundation will stand so long as the one ring does), the fact that we are told elsewhere that Sauron would assume that someone getting his ring would surely take it and keep it...that's more than enough. Surely this is sufficient evidence to keep Sauron from _assuming_ that his ring had been destroyed (even though he has no proof of that fact). Then let's reverse this a little. While in reality there are infinite possiblities, and certainly no certainties (except for that!) and if Sauron did believe the Ring extant, then why didn't he go after it? And, if he believed that it might cause his destruction, why didn't he go after it? Even if he only thought it as the merest chance within a hope as you keep pointing out, why didn't he go after it? What is your conclusion on the matter? Anyone can continually point out that there might have been an alternative, that there might have been something else going on, but I would appreciate if you would enlighten us all with your wisdom on the subject. If you are not willing to buy into what up till now, from multipel sources have been convincing arguments (and kindly refrain from calling my arguments nonsense, thanks) then tell us all what truly did happen in your mind. -RobRoy
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