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TCG Letter #554 / Carpenter Letter #192


From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Amy Ronald
Date
27 July 1956
Type
Unknown
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Tolkien responds to a letter discussing Frodo's perceived failure in the story. Tolkien defends Frodo's inability to surrender the Ring as an inevitable and significant event in the plot.

Tolkien praises Frodo for deserving honour because he expended all his power of will and body to reach the destined point. He rejects harsh criticism of Frodo.
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