Why does Aragorn let Frodo go? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

juhsstin · 12-18-2005, 03:24 PM

Im sure this has been addressed in a previous thread, but i'm not sure what to type in for a search to locate such a thread.

at the end of FOTR, why does Aragorn let Frodo and Sam go alone in their journey to Mordor? surely he can't think they have a better chance at surviving by going without his protection. perhaps he mistrusts his own abillity to resist the lure of the ring, but he showed that he was more resilient in this respect than Boromir, at least. and it seems to me that if anyone would have been most capable of escorting Frodo to Mount Doom, it would have been Aragorn with the help of Gimli and Legolas. I know that ultimately things worked out for the best, but I have a difficult time seeing how Aragorn can come to such a decision in that given moment. any input/comments?

12-18-2005, 03:24 PM	#1
juhsstin Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 20	Why does Aragorn let Frodo go? Im sure this has been addressed in a previous thread, but i'm not sure what to type in for a search to locate such a thread. at the end of FOTR, why does Aragorn let Frodo and Sam go alone in their journey to Mordor? surely he can't think they have a better chance at surviving by going without his protection. perhaps he mistrusts his own abillity to resist the lure of the ring, but he showed that he was more resilient in this respect than Boromir, at least. and it seems to me that if anyone would have been most capable of escorting Frodo to Mount Doom, it would have been Aragorn with the help of Gimli and Legolas. I know that ultimately things worked out for the best, but I have a difficult time seeing how Aragorn can come to such a decision in that given moment. any input/comments?