RotK: Aragorn & Theoden's Speeches

Finrod Felagund · 12-18-2003, 01:32 PM

Does anyone have the transcript for their speeches? I'd like to have that for my sig or something.

Dúnedain · 12-18-2003, 06:35 PM

I can't find Theoden's yet but here is Aragorn's. I'm not sure if it is the full version though...

Aragorn: I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of Men fail . . . when we forsake our friends, and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. This day, we fight!

***Khamûl*** · 12-18-2003, 08:01 PM

Isn't Theoden's speech straight from his lines in the book?

Arise, arise Riders of Theoden!
Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter!
spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered,
a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!
Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor!

Tuor of Gondolin · 12-18-2003, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by Khamul
Isn't Theoden's speech straight from his lines in the book?

Arise, arise Riders of Theoden!
Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter!
spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered,
a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!
Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor!
____________________________
Yes, which is why it works better then movie Aragorn's bit.
Well, at least Viggo didn't end it with:
"They can take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!"

Hmm, should the army of the West have mooned the bad guys?

b.banner · 12-19-2003, 05:18 PM

i didnt pay attenion to theodens

Elvengirl · 12-19-2003, 07:26 PM

Does anyone else think Aragorn's speech was kind of weak? Not that it was bad, but I just thought he could and should have delivered it better. Maybe it's just me or I need to see it again, but I didn't think he delivered it with the strength and nobility of a king.

Theoden's, on the other hand, seemed great.

edit- on second viewing I changed my viewpoint about Aragorn's speech. It actually was pretty good.

BeardofPants · 12-20-2003, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tuor of Gondolin

"They can take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!"

o.O Yeah, I thought they'd been watching too much Braveheart when they wrote that scene....

Dúnedain · 12-25-2003, 12:18 AM

I was wrong, here is Aragorn's full speech:

Quote:

Stand your ground, sons of Gondor, of Rohan, my brothers. I see in you eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me, a day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship but it is not this day. An hour of wolfs and shatterd shields when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day, this day WE FIGHT!!! And for all that is dear to you in this world, stand your ground men of the West and FIGHT!!!

Cirdan · 12-25-2003, 02:17 AM

Saint Crispin's Day Speech
from Henry V by William Shakespeare

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This day is called the feast of Crispian:
He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,
Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named,
And rouse him at the name of Crispian.
He that shall live this day, and see old age,
Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours,
And say 'To-morrow is Saint Crispian:'
Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars.
And say 'These wounds I had on Crispin's day.'
Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot,
But he'll remember with advantages
What feats he did that day: then shall our names.
Familiar in his mouth as household words
Harry the king, Bedford and Exeter,
Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester,
Be in their flowing cups freshly remember'd.
This story shall the good man teach his son;
And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remember'd;
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen in England now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.

Captain Stern · 12-29-2003, 03:41 AM

I found Aragorn's speech a bit daft. "Take the heart of me"?

Deary me.

Cirdan · 12-30-2003, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain Stern
I found Aragorn's speech a bit daft. "Take the heart of me"? Deary me.

The soldiers in the back row: "So who's the new guy?"

12-18-2003, 01:32 PM	#1
Finrod Felagund King of Nargothrond Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada! eh? Posts: 2,002	RotK: Aragorn & Theoden's Speeches Does anyone have the transcript for their speeches? I'd like to have that for my sig or something. __________________ "THE EAGLES ARE COMING, THE EAGLES ARE COMING......AND A MOTH!!!!!"

12-18-2003, 06:35 PM	#2
Dúnedain High King of Númenórë Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Númenórë <--United States of America Posts: 1,947	I can't find Theoden's yet but here is Aragorn's. I'm not sure if it is the full version though... Aragorn: I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of Men fail . . . when we forsake our friends, and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. This day, we fight! __________________ 'Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta!' - And those were the words that Elendil spoke when he came up out of the Sea on the wings of the wind: 'Out of the Great Sea to Middle-earth I am come. In this place will I abide, and my heirs, unto the ending of the world.' 'Then Tuor arrayed himself in the hauberk, and set the helm upon his head, and he girt himself with the sword; black were sheath and belt with clasps of silver. Thus armed he went forth from Turgon's hall, and stood upon the high terraces of Taras in the red light of the sun. None were there to see him, as he gazed westward, gleaming in silver and gold, and he knew not that in that hour he appeared as one of the Mighty of the West, and fit to be father of the kings of the Kings of Men beyond the Sea, as it was indeed his doom to be; but in the taking of those arms a change came upon Tuor son of Huor, and his heart grew great within him. And as he stepped down from the doors the swans did him reverence, and plucking each a great feather from their wings they proffered them to him, laying their long necks upon the stone before his feet; and he took the seven feathers and set them in the crest of his helm, and straightway the swans arose and flew north in the sunset, and Tuor saw them no more.' -Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin "Oh. Forgive me, fairest of all males of Entmoot...Back down, all ye other wannabe fairest males! Dunedain is the fairest!" --Linaewen

12-18-2003, 08:01 PM	#3
*Khamûl* Slacker Warrior Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,759	Isn't Theoden's speech straight from his lines in the book? Arise, arise Riders of Theoden! Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter! spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered, a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor! __________________ "If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you." Gandalf to Pippin Psalm 107:31

12-18-2003, 08:23 PM	#4
Tuor of Gondolin Elf Lord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 1,215	Originally posted by Khamul Isn't Theoden's speech straight from his lines in the book? Arise, arise Riders of Theoden! Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter! spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered, a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor! ____________________________ Yes, which is why it works better then movie Aragorn's bit. Well, at least Viggo didn't end it with: "They can take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!" Hmm, should the army of the West have mooned the bad guys? __________________ Democrat for Kerry-Edwards! Take Back America Aure entuluva! Last edited by Tuor of Gondolin : 12-18-2003 at 08:27 PM.

12-19-2003, 05:18 PM	#5
b.banner Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Trying to keep a hold on my temper so I don't turn into a big green guy. Posts: 572	i didnt pay attenion to theodens __________________ "We are going to tickle some Aes Sedai under the chin, rescue a mule, and put a snip-nosed girl on the Lion Throne. Oh, yes. That's Aviendha. Don't look at her cross-wise or she'll try to cut your throat and probably slit her own by mistake."-Mat Cauthon from Wheel of Time "Don't make me angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry...."-Dr. Bruce Banner HULK BATMAN THE FLASH

12-19-2003, 07:26 PM	#6
Elvengirl Mirthful Maiden Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rivendell Posts: 1,252	Does anyone else think Aragorn's speech was kind of weak? Not that it was bad, but I just thought he could and should have delivered it better. Maybe it's just me or I need to see it again, but I didn't think he delivered it with the strength and nobility of a king. Theoden's, on the other hand, seemed great. edit- on second viewing I changed my viewpoint about Aragorn's speech. It actually was pretty good. __________________ The Elves represent, as it were, the artistic, aesthetic, and purely scientific aspects of the Humane nature raised to a higher level than is actually seen in Men.~ J.R.R. Tolkien Wanna play? www.thievesguild.com Last edited by Elvengirl : 12-29-2003 at 02:06 PM.

12-25-2003, 02:17 AM	#9
Cirdan Elf Lord of the Grey Havens Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somewhere else Posts: 2,381	Saint Crispin's Day Speech from Henry V by William Shakespeare -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This day is called the feast of Crispian: He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named, And rouse him at the name of Crispian. He that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours, And say 'To-morrow is Saint Crispian:' Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars. And say 'These wounds I had on Crispin's day.' Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot, But he'll remember with advantages What feats he did that day: then shall our names. Familiar in his mouth as household words Harry the king, Bedford and Exeter, Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester, Be in their flowing cups freshly remember'd. This story shall the good man teach his son; And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remember'd; We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile, This day shall gentle his condition: And gentlemen in England now a-bed Shall think themselves accursed they were not here, And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day. __________________ There exists a limit to the force even ther most powerful may apply without destroying themselves. Judging this limit is the true artistry of government. Misuse of power is the fatal sin. The law cannot be a tool of vengance, never a hostage, nor a fortification against the martyrs it has created. You cannot threaten any individual and escape the consequences. -Muad'dib on Law The Stilgar Commentary

12-29-2003, 03:41 AM	#10
Captain Stern Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 319	I found Aragorn's speech a bit daft. "Take the heart of me"? Deary me. __________________ Then hate overcame Fëanor's fear, and he cursed Melkor and bade him be gone, saying 'Get thee gone from my gate, thou jail-crow of Mandos!' And he shut the doors of his house in the face of the mightiest of all dwellers in Eä.

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