But yeah, I agree with you on all those points (and I do love Sam's fight with Gollum too--not to mention Frodo's going all Wheel of Fire on Gollum!). I like that Frodo can switch back and forth between the two kinds of pity (a word I don't really like either). My favorite moment where he uses it harshly is probably with Saruman, when Saruman tells him he's grown "wise and cruel." You go, Frodo!
I found myself thinking about the Osama quote today again too and wondering if I wasn't understanding it right. I may find out if she answers me I guess.:-)
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But yeah, I agree with you on all those points (and I do love Sam's fight with Gollum too--not to mention Frodo's going all Wheel of Fire on Gollum!). I like that Frodo can switch back and forth between the two kinds of pity (a word I don't really like either). My favorite moment where he uses it harshly is probably with Saruman, when Saruman tells him he's grown "wise and cruel." You go, Frodo!
I found myself thinking about the Osama quote today again too and wondering if I wasn't understanding it right. I may find out if she answers me I guess.:-)