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TCG Letter #553 / Carpenter Letter #191
From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Miss J. Burn
Date
26 July 1956
Type
Draft
Transcript
Partial
In a draft letter Tolkien reflects on Frodo's role in the destruction of the Ring and discusses the theological implications of his actions.
Tolkien rejects the notion of Frodo's failure as a narrative flaw, and mentions Gollum's missed chance of redemption.
Tolkien rejects the notion of Frodo's failure as a narrative flaw, and mentions Gollum's missed chance of redemption.
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