Why did Gandalf let go and fall off the cliff? - Page 2 - 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!

Orome · 09-23-2002, 08:04 PM

sacrifice is a misleading term in this case i would think, because, in my oppinion, gandalf did not have much choice in falling or not. I personally think that the "resurction" of gandalf was/is largely biblical in nature, gandalf being sent back to finish his task is similar to why jesus came back/stayed on earth following the resurection I would be interested to know what other peoples think about this though

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09-22-2002, 07:09 AM	#41
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!

09-23-2002, 08:04 PM	#42
Orome Wight Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 195	sacrifice is a misleading term in this case i would think, because, in my oppinion, gandalf did not have much choice in falling or not. I personally think that the "resurction" of gandalf was/is largely biblical in nature, gandalf being sent back to finish his task is similar to why jesus came back/stayed on earth following the resurection I would be interested to know what other peoples think about this though