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| Author: | taraswizard [ Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Aragorn, secret prince? |
A much used plot element in folklore and fantasy is the secret prince, who finds and claims his birthright. Does Aragorn fit into this category? Is his heritage as Isildur's heir a secret? Elrond of Rivendell and Gandalf know, and the Stewart of Gondor (Denethor) apparently does not. As I see things his identity is partly kept secret through his assumption of the role of Strider, a ranger. taraswizard Allan Rosewarne N9SQT/WDX6HQV Chicago area W/T forever, always Plan C - http://planc.bravepages.com/main.html<i></i> |
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| Author: | MsMary [ Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aragorn, secret prince? |
Yes, Aragorn definitely seems to fit into the "secret prince" category as you define it, Allan. His true identity was a closely kept secret throughout his childhood and was revealed to him by Elrond only after he came of age. But I am wondering: Is there some point you are you trying to make with this observation? "Does the walker choose the path, or the path the walker?"<i></i> |
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| Author: | taraswizard [ Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aragorn, secret prince? |
The literary point of if Tolkien conforms to some standard plot elemens of fantasy stories. The archetype hidden prince story is the sword in the stone. taraswizard Allan Rosewarne N9SQT/WDX6HQV Chicago area W/T forever, always Plan C - http://planc.bravepages.com/main.html<i></i> |
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