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Rous
Joined: 20 Mar 2004
Reviews: 503
Location: Trying to stay below the radar
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:07 am
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Well, that was nice. I am not sure I remember how old Frodo was when he lost his parents, but I do know that even at my age, I treasure things I come across that belonged to my parents. It is like meeting a different part of them. I think that Frodo would have cherished this glimpse into their past as much.
Thank you for sharing. |
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Sulriel
Joined: 07 Jan 2004
Reviews: 327
Location: Imladris (or maybe Texas ...)
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:25 am
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| Nancy, you always seem to touch a personal chord with your works, this one more so than some of the others. I remember finding bundles of letters when we cleaned out my grandmother's house after her death. I lived with her for years, in my 'tweens' and had she'd always talked about her first husband - my grandfather, who was killed in the war when my dad was 18 months old. - none of us ever knew him at all. I asked for the letters because I thought it'd be a way for me to know him, but my dad felt they were too personal to share and tucked them away unopened. I respect that, but I also felt a sense of loss. |
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Rhapsody
Joined: 11 Apr 2004
Reviews: 479
Location: Maglor's Lap
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:43 pm
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| While I read this, I remembered the recent discussion on how handwritten letters carry so much more emotional value than digital documents. In that respect and with that viewpoint, it makes this short moment between Bilbo and Frodo so beautiful. A history of his parents will be transferred to Frodo, a small treasure in itself and it also tells the reader how fond Bilbo was of writing himself. Combined with this, it felt like a rites of passage, Frodo, seen old enough to court ladies romantically, being handed the love letters between his parents. What better way for Bilbo to have the talk by means of these love letters. Very enjoyable Nancy! |
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Ariel
Joined: 25 Apr 2003
Reviews: 48
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 3:06 pm
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| Oh, that is a lovely thought. Very keenly observed too. Frodo, who had had so little of his parents, would cherish those letters. It is very comforting to think Frodo would have had this rare glimpse. And what a dear, wise fellow you've made Bilbo. That's just how I like to see him. |
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Viv
Joined: 25 Apr 2003
Reviews: 673
Location: Texas
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Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:58 pm
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Now I'm itching to read some of those letters.  How thoughtful of Bilbo to save them. Nice peek into the Bilbo/Frodo relationship here. |
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