Ingwë
06-28-2005, 01:57 PM
This is very interesting chapter, and che chapters VI - X are my favourite.
There are many descriptions in this chapter and it was difficult to make question and parts that need questions. It is easier to talk about part of the chapter that asking and answering questions.
Anyway, here are the 'problems'
They stooped over the dark water. At first they could see nothing. Then slowly they saw the forms of the encircling mountains mirrored in a profound blue, and the peaks were like plumes of white flame above them; beyond there was a space of sky. There like jewels sunk in the deep shone glinting stars, though sunlight was in the sky above. Of their own stooping forms no shadow could be seen.1.Very interesting. Why there isn't a shadow. Does the water have some srecific powers (magical) and it mirrors only nature forms. And what about Durin. Could be seen his shadow?
`What is it? ' said the dwarf.
`I don't know.' answered Frodo. 'I thought I heard feet, and I thought I saw a light-like eyes. I have thought so often, since we first entered Moria.'2. Why didn't Frodo tell Aragorn about that eyes. And did Frodo realise who is he, did he think that is Gollum?
But of that perilous land we have heard in Gondor, and it is said that few come out who once go in; and of that few none have escaped unscathed.'
`Say not unscathed, but if you say unchanged, then maybe you will speak the truth said Aragorn. 3. Why the people of Gondor think that Lothlórien is a perilious land? And what are the changes in the people? Do they meet the Lady and do they look in the Mirror?
One by one they climbed down and followed Legolas. For a moment Frodo stood near the brink and let the water flow over his tired feet. It was cold but its touch was clean, and as he went on and it mounted to his knees, he felt that the stain of travel and all weariness was washed from his limbs.4. How did it happen? With the power of the lady or with the power of her Ring?
Now they bid me climb up with Frodo; for they seem to have had some tidings of him and of our journey 'We have not spoken to Haldir of our deeds or our purpose,' said Legolas. 5. Did Haldir know about their purpose? We see that Frodo walks first in the forest. Why?
As was agreed, I shall here blindfold the eyes of Gimli the Dwarf. The other may walk free for a while, until we come nearer to our dwellings, down in Egladil, in the Angle between the waters.'
This was not at all to the liking of Gimli. `The agreement was made without my consent,' he said. `I will not walk blindfold, like a beggar or a prisoner. And I am no spy. My folk have never had dealings with any of the servants of the Enemy. Neither have we done harm to the Elves. I am no more likely to betray you than Legolas, or any other of my companions.'6. What must Haldir do in that situation. Must he blind the dwarf? What would the Dwarves do with an elf in their Mines?
There are many descriptions in this chapter and it was difficult to make question and parts that need questions. It is easier to talk about part of the chapter that asking and answering questions.
Anyway, here are the 'problems'
They stooped over the dark water. At first they could see nothing. Then slowly they saw the forms of the encircling mountains mirrored in a profound blue, and the peaks were like plumes of white flame above them; beyond there was a space of sky. There like jewels sunk in the deep shone glinting stars, though sunlight was in the sky above. Of their own stooping forms no shadow could be seen.1.Very interesting. Why there isn't a shadow. Does the water have some srecific powers (magical) and it mirrors only nature forms. And what about Durin. Could be seen his shadow?
`What is it? ' said the dwarf.
`I don't know.' answered Frodo. 'I thought I heard feet, and I thought I saw a light-like eyes. I have thought so often, since we first entered Moria.'2. Why didn't Frodo tell Aragorn about that eyes. And did Frodo realise who is he, did he think that is Gollum?
But of that perilous land we have heard in Gondor, and it is said that few come out who once go in; and of that few none have escaped unscathed.'
`Say not unscathed, but if you say unchanged, then maybe you will speak the truth said Aragorn. 3. Why the people of Gondor think that Lothlórien is a perilious land? And what are the changes in the people? Do they meet the Lady and do they look in the Mirror?
One by one they climbed down and followed Legolas. For a moment Frodo stood near the brink and let the water flow over his tired feet. It was cold but its touch was clean, and as he went on and it mounted to his knees, he felt that the stain of travel and all weariness was washed from his limbs.4. How did it happen? With the power of the lady or with the power of her Ring?
Now they bid me climb up with Frodo; for they seem to have had some tidings of him and of our journey 'We have not spoken to Haldir of our deeds or our purpose,' said Legolas. 5. Did Haldir know about their purpose? We see that Frodo walks first in the forest. Why?
As was agreed, I shall here blindfold the eyes of Gimli the Dwarf. The other may walk free for a while, until we come nearer to our dwellings, down in Egladil, in the Angle between the waters.'
This was not at all to the liking of Gimli. `The agreement was made without my consent,' he said. `I will not walk blindfold, like a beggar or a prisoner. And I am no spy. My folk have never had dealings with any of the servants of the Enemy. Neither have we done harm to the Elves. I am no more likely to betray you than Legolas, or any other of my companions.'6. What must Haldir do in that situation. Must he blind the dwarf? What would the Dwarves do with an elf in their Mines?