Trotter the Hobbit Ranger.

afro-elf · 08-14-2002, 03:36 AM

Trotter the Hobbit Ranger.

If Tolkien had stayed with that idea do you think that LOTR would have just been a extended Hobbit. Or, do you think that it could have still had the "adultness" of LOTR as it is?

***Fat middle*** · 08-14-2002, 05:24 AM

was Trotter meant to be a hobbit? i believed it was only the first name he thought for Strider.

The Ringbearer · 08-14-2002, 05:36 AM

Trotter was originally going to be a hobbit who had been caught by Sauron, who did something to his feet so he had to wear wooden clogs. He was going to take the place of Strider and be their guide I believe. I can see why Tolkien changed it....

webwizard333 · 08-14-2002, 09:29 AM

Trotter sounds like an interesting character, but Strider is definately better. Where did you find out about this Trotter?

FrodoFriend · 08-15-2002, 12:09 PM

Trotter was a hobbit (he wore wooden clogs, in case you're interested), and all the information about him is in the HoME volume Return of the Shadow. Trotter would've taken a lot of the solemn and serious side of LotR away, I think. However, he's a great guy to write fanfiction about!

Rána Eressëa · 08-15-2002, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FrodoFriend
Trotter was a hobbit (he wore wooden clogs, in case you're interested), and all the information about him is in the HoME volume Return of the Shadow. Trotter would've taken a lot of the solemn and serious side of LotR away, I think. However, he's a great guy to write fanfiction about!

You can say that again.

viggosbeard · 08-16-2002, 06:58 AM

Have to admit I thought trotter waw just the original of Strider - well there you have it, learn something new everyday!

Nilvasaien · 08-16-2002, 09:45 AM

"History of Middle-Earth" is really an eye-opener. To see how Professor T. struggled to tell this tale is enlightening. LoTR would have been VERY different if Trotter the Hobbit remained in the tale, instead of Strider the Man.

***Tessar*** · 08-16-2002, 04:36 PM

*shiver* That would be too scary to think of...

Khadrane · 08-17-2002, 12:52 PM

I think if Trotter the Hobbit was there guide, the story would definitely have been more of a children's story. I'm glad he got changed to Strider. Very glad.

**Nurvingiel** · 10-15-2002, 11:24 PM

Would Arwen have gone for a clog-wearing Hobbit?

"Sorry, I don't date shorter guys..."

Ouch! Brush-off!

***Earniel*** · 10-16-2002, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by FrodoFriend
Trotter would've taken a lot of the solemn and serious side of LotR away, I think. However, he's a great guy to write fanfiction about!

Hear, hear!

I agree with Khadrane: If Tolkien would had kept Trotter, LOTR would have been much more like 'the hobbit' and more a children's story.

08-14-2002, 03:36 AM	#1
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	Trotter the Hobbit Ranger. Trotter the Hobbit Ranger. If Tolkien had stayed with that idea do you think that LOTR would have just been a extended Hobbit. Or, do you think that it could have still had the "adultness" of LOTR as it is? __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

08-14-2002, 05:24 AM	#2
*Fat middle* Mootis per forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spain Posts: 61,439	was Trotter meant to be a hobbit? i believed it was only the first name he thought for Strider. __________________ Do not be hasty. That is my motto. Now we'll have a drink and go to the Entmoot.

08-14-2002, 05:36 AM	#3
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	Trotter was originally going to be a hobbit who had been caught by Sauron, who did something to his feet so he had to wear wooden clogs. He was going to take the place of Strider and be their guide I believe. I can see why Tolkien changed it.... __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

08-14-2002, 09:29 AM	#4
webwizard333 Elf Lord Join Date: May 2001 Location: myob Posts: 587	Trotter sounds like an interesting character, but Strider is definately better. Where did you find out about this Trotter? __________________ Boo!

08-15-2002, 12:09 PM	#5
FrodoFriend Halfwitted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eryn Vorn Posts: 1,659	Trotter was a hobbit (he wore wooden clogs, in case you're interested), and all the information about him is in the HoME volume Return of the Shadow. Trotter would've taken a lot of the solemn and serious side of LotR away, I think. However, he's a great guy to write fanfiction about! __________________ Fingolfin lives! ... in my finger! The Crossroads of Arda - Warning. Halfwit content. Not appropriate for people with IQ of over 18. The Fellowship of the Message Board Nyáréonié - The Tale of Tears

08-16-2002, 06:58 AM	#7
viggosbeard Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey Posts: 247	Have to admit I thought trotter waw just the original of Strider - well there you have it, learn something new everyday! __________________ You cant resist her Shes in your bones Shes in your marrow And your ride home You cant avoid her Shes in the air In between molecules Of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Only in dreams

08-16-2002, 09:45 AM	#8
Nilvasaien Hobbit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Either Erebor or Springfield Posts: 31	"History of Middle-Earth" is really an eye-opener. To see how Professor T. struggled to tell this tale is enlightening. LoTR would have been VERY different if Trotter the Hobbit remained in the tale, instead of Strider the Man. __________________ "Somebody was bound to say it one day...I just never thought it would be her."

08-16-2002, 04:36 PM	#9
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	shiver That would be too scary to think of...

08-17-2002, 12:52 PM	#10
Khadrane Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Middle Earth (I wish) Posts: 670	I think if Trotter the Hobbit was there guide, the story would definitely have been more of a children's story. I'm glad he got changed to Strider. Very glad. __________________ Few know whither their road will take them till they come to its end. -Legolas FRODO LIVES! ABORTION IS HOMICIDE

10-15-2002, 11:24 PM	#11
Nurvingiel Co-President of Entmoot Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,397	Would Arwen have gone for a clog-wearing Hobbit? "Sorry, I don't date shorter guys..." Ouch! Brush-off!

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