Beren, Luthien and Big-Mac - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

HerenIstarion · 08-07-2002, 04:15 AM

There is an interesting statement in QS77. After their return from Mandos:

Quote:

Then Beren and Lúthien went forth alone, fearing neither thirst nor hunger; and they passed beyond the River Gelion into Ossiriand, and dwelt there in Tol Galen the green isle, in the midst of Adurant, until all tidings of them ceased

Beren and Luthien fear no thirst not hunger, but the reason is not given. There may be 2 explanations, I think:

A) After resurrection their bodies are so changed they need nourishment no more at all
B) They minds are become too noble to bother themselves with such trifles (cf Frodo in Mordor, careless, but he had Sam to depend on and trusted him in such matters as provisions etc). They still eat and drink, yet motto is “let it be”. They are become as “birds of heaven” (btw, another christian hint with JRRT)

I deem B version more likely to be true, yet it would be interesting to hear what others have to say about the subject

[ August 07, 2002: Message edited by: HerenIstarion ]

**lindil** · 08-13-2002, 12:25 PM

I imagine B also.

It seems the green elves took a liking to them, so perhaps they played the part of 'Sam'

Maédhros · 08-14-2002, 05:12 PM

I would agree that b seems like the logical choice between the two.

Melephelwen · 08-15-2002, 08:22 AM

I agree with B. It seemes logical...

Neferchoirwen · 08-15-2002, 11:44 AM

B seems most likely to be it. the reason being that they'd rather have nothing get in ther way. (a follow up to the 'let it be' statement)

HerenIstarion · 08-16-2002, 02:21 AM

As everybody agrees, I assume it was obvious from the beggining, therefore the thread fall s under Barrow-Downs new forum policies restrictions. what a pity [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

08-13-2002, 12:25 PM	#2
lindil Seeker of the Straight Path Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: a hidden fastness in Big Valley nor cal Posts: 1,680	I imagine B also. It seems the green elves took a liking to them, so perhaps they played the part of 'Sam' __________________ The dwindling Men of the West would often sit up late into the night exchanging lore & wisdom such as they still possessed that they should not fall back into the mean estate of those who never knew or indeed rebelled against the Light.

08-14-2002, 05:12 PM	#3
Maédhros The Kinslayer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Formenos Posts: 658	I would agree that b seems like the logical choice between the two. __________________ "Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy."

08-15-2002, 08:22 AM	#4
Melephelwen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2002 Location: the Middle of Nowhere Posts: 291	I agree with B. It seemes logical... __________________ We're all following a strange melody We're all summoned by a tune We're following the piper And we dance beneath the moon

08-15-2002, 11:44 AM	#5
Neferchoirwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: RtR: 483.3 miles, Fords of Bruinen Posts: 512	B seems most likely to be it. the reason being that they'd rather have nothing get in ther way. (a follow up to the 'let it be' statement) __________________ On really romantic nights of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion. ~Speed Levitch http://crevicesofsilence.blogspot.com/

08-16-2002, 02:21 AM	#6
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	As everybody agrees, I assume it was obvious from the beggining, therefore the thread fall s under Barrow-Downs new forum policies restrictions. what a pity [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!