Why did Gandalf let go and fall off the cliff? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

09-22-2002, 07:09 AM

I agree...Gandalf was tired from exerting his powers, and then the Balrog's whip was pulling him down. I WOULD like to think, however, that he sacrificed himself--partly that, and partly because of the whip. I also think that it really added suspense to the book...when we all think Gandalf's dead, and then he comes back and everyone thinks he's Saruman!

09-22-2002, 07:09 AM	#39
Silivren-Niphredil Guest Posts: n/a	I agree...Gandalf was tired from exerting his powers, and then the Balrog's whip was pulling him down. I WOULD like to think, however, that he sacrificed himself--partly that, and partly because of the whip. I also think that it really added suspense to the book...when we all think Gandalf's dead, and then he comes back and everyone thinks he's Saruman!