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Ironically, there are very few characters in Tolkien who are consistently and unwaveringly good -- the huge majority, including some of the central figures like
by BerislavLopac 3y ago
Ironically, there are very few characters in Tolkien who are consistently and unwaveringly good -- the huge majority, including some of the central figures like Frodo and Sam, had at least some moments of darkness, however fleeting.
- AllegedAlec 3y ago> the huge majority, including some of the central figures like Frodo and Sam, had at least some moments of darkness, however fleeting. Yes, but not due to their own inherrent greyness, but because of the corruptive influence of evil they fought against. That's a huge difference to my eyes.
- LAC-Tech 3y agoTrue, but it's always obvious what the good thing is and what the evil thing is at any point. The characters themselves may falter but what they should be doing is immediately clear.