Tolkien Blog Party!!

Hello one and all! I’m so exciting to be participating in the Tolkien Blog Party hosted by Hamlette over at https://theedgeoftheprecipice.blogspot.com/. What a fun way to kick off fall! I did the tag last year and had so much fun seeing how other people answered the tag. This year Hamlette has some great questions focusing on the number 9, some are quite tricky to answer.

So let’s get started shall we!!

1. Aragorn: Favorite Tolkien hero/heroine –

Alright, so I have two! 😉 The first being Aragorn. I fell for his character the first time I read the books; his mysterious appearance and willingness to support Frodo. Plus, he made such a great king. He fought for what was right and showed courage in the darkest night. Viggo Mortenson was spot on with his character. I absolutely love the army of the dead scene!

My second fav is Bilbo, particularly the movie version! Martin Freeman does such a great job portraying a homebody who loves all the comfort of home. And his facial expressions are fantastic. You feel for Bilbo and truly want him to become a part of the dwarf group. Plus, he is an amazing poet which I wished they showed more of in the movies.

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2. Boromir: Favorite Tolkien character arc –

I’ve been mulling two in particular, but I’m going to go with the more canonical one – Faramir. When I read the Lord of the Rings last year, the chapter House of Healing really struck me. I had forgotten much of it and loved Faramir and Eowyn’s relationship. The book version of Faramir goes a lot deeper and shows him a more upright man then the movies do. He goes from this Robin Hood type character to becoming royalty. He goes through quite the learning curve while with Frodo.

3. Frodo: Favorite song or poem by Tolkien –

In Western lands beneath the Sun the flowers may rise in spring,

the trees may bud, the waters run, the merry finches sing.

Or there maybe ’tis cloudless might and swaying beeches bear

the Elven-stars as jewels white amid their branching hair.

A long time ago I stumbled across an audiobook of the Lord of the Rings. They sang many of the poems and they had set this piece to music. I adored it then and still do!

Sam's Song ~ The Lord Of The Rings

4. Gandalf: Favorite wise Tolkien quotation –

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“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hold, and that means comfort.”

“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.
“So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

5. Gimli: A Middle-earth location you’d like to visit –

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Ugh, there are so many! Well, I’ve been thinking about the Hobbit recently, and I think it would be fun to visit the Lonely Mountain and city of Dale before the dragon of course.

6. Legolas: Favorite Middle-earth Weapon –

To be honest, I’ve always wanted to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow. I mean Legolas makes it look so easy! Despite the inaccuracy of him always having enough arrows. 😉

7. Merry: Favorite way to celebrate Tolkien’s stories –

Rereading the books is always a good way to go or a re-watch of the movies. Recently I have to discovered a new way to celebrate … listening to the Friendship Onion podcast!!! Billy Boyd and Dom Monaghan host a new podcast where they discuss life and the Lord of the Rings. They make me crack up so much! It has literally made my Tuesdays so much better!

8. Pippin: Favorite funny Tolkien quotation –

“Fool of a Took!” he growled. “This is a serious journey, not a hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance.”

“Sorry! I don’t want any adventures, thank you. Not Today. Good morning! But please come to tea -any time you like! Why not tomorrow? Good bye!

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9. Samwise: A Middle-earth food you’d like to try –

There is so much to pick from! I would love to try Sam’s Potatoes! I’m a big fan of anything potato and would love to see how he cooks them. But a dinner with Tom Bombadil would also be lovely! Anybody else curious about what Lembas would taste like??

Well that’s all that I have folks! Hope you are enjoying the blog party! Happy first day of fall!!

Anna

6 thoughts on “Tolkien Blog Party!!”

  1. 1 – Everyone seems to like Aragorn, I like him too but he’s not my favorite.
    2- I guess I’ll have to read the book because I don’t quite remember Faramir.
    3- I have not heard this since I didn’t read the book yet.
    4 – I like that hobbit quote.
    5- Me too. As the hobbit quote above said, it’s probably a nice visit if you go to any place where hobbits live.
    6 – Bow and arrows for me too. So maybe Legolas have one of those magical arrows where they keep on returning to the quiver?
    7- I might re-read the books too if I had read them.
    8- I like the no adventure quote, tea for me too.
    9- Me too. I love potatoes.

    Have a lovely day.

    1. Yeah, there are many characters who are well written; its hard picking a favorite. Oh, yes, definatly read the books! Faramir is more of a minor character in the movies. He is one of the sons of the steward of Gondor. Its a lovely song that Sam sings after thinking Frodo is dead. Haha, what a great idea. It could totally be plausible for Legolas to have magically replenishing arrows! Cannot beat creamy mashed potatoes! Yum, makes me hungry just thinking about it! 😉
      Thanks for stopping by!

  2. “He goes through quite the learning curve while with Frodo.” <—- This!! I love those chapters in the book, where Frodo and Sam and Faramir are all together.

    Lovely answers!

    1. Yes, and the movies portrayal of those chapters is depressing. The books bring out Faramir’s band and leadership so well!

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