Milthaliel
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I was surprised by the discussion of Pippin's name, because when I first looked up the definition of Peregrine years ago, I found the word defined as a small strong falcon, rather than a wanderer. I guess the alternate definition wasn't included, because I don't even remember reading it and consciously choosing to go with falcon instead.
I liked the idea of a small, feisty and dangerous bird being associated with Pippin, and thought it fit the character somehow, even though it may seem silly to think of a hobbit being compared to a bird of prey. Are there any traditional literary connotations associated with falcons that would also fit our Pippin?
I liked the idea of a small, feisty and dangerous bird being associated with Pippin, and thought it fit the character somehow, even though it may seem silly to think of a hobbit being compared to a bird of prey. Are there any traditional literary connotations associated with falcons that would also fit our Pippin?