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SirDennisC
Half-elven
Feb 12 2013, 3:11pm
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An exchange between Aragorn and Legolas
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From the movie:
LEGOLAS: We have trusted you this far and you have not led us astray. Forgive me. I was wrong to despair.
ARGORN: There is nothing to forgive, Legolas.
Oh just so much wisdom here. Despair (loss of hope, not just feeling sad or worried) is related to fear, and fear lack of faith. Especially for an Elf prince I would think, the expression of despair is the same as saying "I do not trust you." That's harsh. How much better to say, "Things look grim, yet do I have faith in you."
There's the apology, more precisely asking forgiveness for the transgressions of causing offence (which he had earlier) and faithlessness.
Not just because it was seen as a momentary lapse -- things were too dire just then for such outbursts -- but because when forgiveness (mercy) is asked of a King or a Knight, but even of God (of anyone really) it should be given, and freely.
(But for a little waiting, Legolas' faith is rewarded with the arrival of reinforcements.)
Besides it wouldn't do to have friends angry with each other on the edge of battle, regardless of their chances for survival.
(This post was edited by SirDennisC on Feb 12 2013, 3:20pm)
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Table manners.
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My Favorite Quote As Well
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An exchange between Aragorn and Legolas
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Feb 12 2013, 3:11pm
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A nice sentiment
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Oh! I used that qoute in a fanfic I wrote! //
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