Darren Grey
Active Member
In Ep 189/190 the line was discussed about Frodo's desire to stay in Rivendell with Bilbo. In particular it was discussed how this likely isn't a Ring temptation, since it involves the company of Bilbo instead of striking out on his own as in other temptations. But that leaves the question - why does he have this desire? Why is it so different than his previous longing for adventure?
Much of the early chapters establish the inner struggle in Frodo between going off in Bilbo's footsteps vs staying comfortable in the Shire he loves. This new desire is almost neither - it's not adventure, and it's not at home, no matter how homely Elrond's house is. Is it just about wanting to be by his uncle's side then? Did he never have a true desire for adventure?
Or this is as a result of the adventures (and suffering) that Frodo has already experienced? Does he have weary feet already?
Much of the early chapters establish the inner struggle in Frodo between going off in Bilbo's footsteps vs staying comfortable in the Shire he loves. This new desire is almost neither - it's not adventure, and it's not at home, no matter how homely Elrond's house is. Is it just about wanting to be by his uncle's side then? Did he never have a true desire for adventure?
Or this is as a result of the adventures (and suffering) that Frodo has already experienced? Does he have weary feet already?