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Entwife Wandlimb
Lorien
Jan 1 2013, 1:36am
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The Shire study abroad program
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If events with Sauron are unfolding as Gandalf (and others) fear, it may be prudent to introduce the inhabitants of the Shire to the dangers that could await them? … Gandalf's recruiting Hobbits for adventures may be a milder way of trying to educate them to the potential hazards of the Wide World (although I admit "mild" might not be the correct word, if some Hobbits never return). This seems likely to me – sort of an exchange-student program for the Shire, only more dangerous.
Another point I thought of, is Gandalf's own nature. From what I understand (in the Silmarillion), while in Valinor he was a Maiar of Manwe, and learned much of mercy from Nienna, of whom he was a disciple: "and those who hearken to her [Nienna] learn pity, and endurance in hope". The Hobbits seem in a way to personify these qualities, and perhaps Gandalf realizes these qualities are necessary to resist Sauron and the potential Loss of Light and Hope. I have only read the Silmarillion once so I forget about these details. Lovely point.
Then there are influences greater than Gandalf's. "I can put it no plainer than by saying that Bilbo was meant to find the Ring, and not by its maker. In which case you were meant to have it. And that may be an encouraging thought."(to Frodo in Fellowship of the Ring, Shadow of the Past). I do like the idea of Gandalf being an instrument himself who does not always know the great plan.
Thanks for your insights!
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"Why is Gandalf so eager for Bilbo to risk his life?"
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Entwife Wandlimb
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Dec 18 2012, 11:02pm
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Yes, you are right.
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Eärwen of Mithlond
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Dec 19 2012, 5:26am
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I don't think it was as specific as hobbit smell
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CuriousG
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Dec 19 2012, 12:52pm
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A"foresight"...
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noWizardme
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Dec 27 2012, 12:33pm
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Bilbo brought luck to the Erebor quest at times; maybe Gandalf saw that in him.//
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CuriousG
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Dec 28 2012, 1:26am
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"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..."
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Entwife Wandlimb
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Dec 31 2012, 9:23pm
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Hobbits as anachronisms
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noWizardme
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Dec 31 2012, 9:31pm
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My apologies.
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Aragalen the Green
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Dec 31 2012, 11:43pm
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Perhaps to introduce the Shire-folk to future dangers?
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Aragalen the Green
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Dec 31 2012, 11:27pm
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The Shire study abroad program
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Entwife Wandlimb
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Jan 1 2013, 1:36am
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"we can't live long in the heights"
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Entwife Wandlimb
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Jan 1 2013, 2:13am
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"The memory of the high and the perilous"
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noWizardme
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Jan 1 2013, 9:48am
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I always thought of it this way, too
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Rostron2
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Jan 8 2013, 11:01pm
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The Freedom of the Bachelor
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Entwife Wandlimb
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Jan 9 2013, 12:03am
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