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12-17-2002, 06:58 PM
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Sapling
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Tolkien's message =to die with dignity. Can any one help explain this interpretation
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12-17-2002, 07:08 PM
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Head Hollara
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http://www.webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary
dignity - 'dig-n&-tE - (n.) 1 : the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed 2 a : high rank, office, or position b : a legal title of nobility or honor 3 archaic : DIGNITARY 4 : formal reserve or seriousness of manner, appearance, or language I think it's something like dying (and living) for something you know is right.
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12-17-2002, 11:48 PM
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Elf Lord of the Grey Havens
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Not dying in the bathroom by tripping over your pants and hitting your head on the tub.
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12-18-2002, 01:02 AM
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the Shrike
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Oh man. It would be just my luck too!
 
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12-18-2002, 08:56 AM
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Truest of Friends
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Dying in battle.
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12-18-2002, 09:02 AM
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Elf Lord of the Grey Havens
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Quote:
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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 |
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12-18-2002, 01:18 PM
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The Insufferable
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I believe it refers to the way humans will cling to life, even if it makes them miserable.
The numenoreans as a prime example-the were given great vitality, but they were expected to lay it down at the end of their lives. Aragorn did the same thing. Contrast that to the way ar-pharazon would do anything to gain a few more years to a life which had already lost it's joy. The way denethor was willing to 'spend even his sons' before he went into danger himself.
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