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The White CouncilRe: RadagastTolkien and Inklings Discussion |
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The White CouncilRe: RadagastTolkien and Inklings Discussion |
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Posted by Jim Gregors on May 02, 2000 at 19:38:30 In Reply to: Re: Radagast posted by Bacchus on May 02, 2000 at 13:14:20:
: : Actually, Gandalf told Beorn exactly who he was. His reference to Radagast was simply to get Beorn to let down his guard a bit. : Gandalf explained to Beorn that he was a Maia sent to ME by the Valar in order to oppose Sauron? I think not. Gandalf used the names given him, and while he didn't conceal that he was the being known as Gandalf, he most certainly did not reveal exactly who he was. You are taking a single statement far too literally. From 'The Hobbit': "I am Gandalf," said the Wizard. "Never heard of him," growled [Beorn], "And what's this little fellow?" he said, stooping to frown at the hobbit with his bushy eyebrows. "That is Mr. Baggins, a hobbit of good family and unimpeachable reputation," said Gandalf. Bilbo bowed. He had no hat to take off, and was painfully conscious of his many missing buttons. "I am a wizard," continued Gandalf. "I have heard of you, if you have not heard of me; but perhaps you have heard of my good cousin Radagast who lives near the Southern borders of Mirkwood?" "Yes; not a bad fellow as wizards go, I believe. I used to see him now and again," said Beorn. "Well, now I know who you are, or who you say you are. What do you want?" So, what we have is Gandalf explaining to Beorn 'My name is Gandalf and I am a wizard', which seems to leave Beorn rather unimpressed. Gandalf then refers to his "cousin" Radagast hoping to somehow break the ice with this man who is in a position to greatly aid, or greatly hinder, the quest.
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