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irodino
Bree
Feb 9, 5:10am
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The Istari were not sent to do things for the Free People, Gandalf the Grey was there to help them find their inner strength to deal with things on their own. So, unlike Gandalf the White, Mithrandir had to restrain himself greatly, and only in his final moments on the bridge of Khazad-dum, did he reveal his true power. Other than than, he was trying to appear to be no more than a 'conjurer of cheap tricks', hence the burning pine cones. He only used a little of his powers in uttermost need, when the life of the entire Company was at stake - Trolls, Goblin town, and the final tree encounter. So it is consistent. He was not allowed to attack on his own.
Tolkien didn't have Gandalf use his incredible power (the kind that can take down Balrog's) at that point (and many others) in the novel either. Is that a hole in logic or intentional? (Somewhat rhetorical question)
"The past tempts us, the present confuses us, and the future frightens us. And our lives slip away, moment by moment, lost in that terrible in-between."
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Why didn't they fight Azog?
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stoutfiles
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Feb 8, 2:59pm
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They are stuck on trees
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Eowyn3
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Feb 8, 3:06pm
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Not referring to the tree scene
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stoutfiles
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Feb 8, 3:10pm
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Sorry, got the wrong scene.
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Eowyn3
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Feb 8, 4:38pm
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Fighting wouldn't have guaranteed they'd all survive would it?
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Earl
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Feb 8, 3:23pm
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The dwarves generally run away a lot
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Kimtc
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Feb 8, 3:39pm
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no more running!
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stoutfiles
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Feb 8, 4:18pm
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And there was the matter of that Balrog.
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AinurOlorin
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Feb 10, 3:12am
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Some thoughts...
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Owain
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Feb 8, 9:00pm
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well said //
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Rostron2
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Feb 8, 9:19pm
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not a hole in logic
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irodino
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Feb 9, 5:10am
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Agreed.//
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Owain
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Feb 9, 5:37am
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