Very interesting. Thank you for writing it. My only question is if the writers actually put this much thought into the matter, or if they are sort of making it up as they go along.
Pleasantly surprised to read an article that thoughtfully engaged with ROP material, rather than just ranting and railing against it! I highly enjoyed the show and I think your ideas here make a lot of sense. I’m very interested to see where ROP goes with Sauron’s story next.
Thank you for sharing this essay! Actually I disagree with the premise that Sauron was surprised to encounter Galadriel. My headcanon was that he appeared in the form of a man from the Southlands on a raft, specifically to encounter Galadriel and appear vulnerable to her. This would be consistent with the advice he gives her on Numenor, about helping people feel like they can control their greatest fear.
However, the fact that he is shown at the end simply walking, is better evidence that he cannot shift into whatever form. Unless, of course, there is more to his story than we're shown.
Love this analysis! One thing that wasn’t addressed though was Halbrand’s several comments to Galadriel about how he just wanted to start fresh and he wished she would leave him alone. To me, this seemed as though his fall from power had humbled him greatly and he intended to live simply as a man (at least for a time). It was only because of Galadriel’s persistence that this new path and plan came to his awareness (which would be consistent with the vision of Gil Galad and why he wanted Galadriel out of Middle Earth). Curious what you think!
Very interesting. Thank you for writing it. My only question is if the writers actually put this much thought into the matter, or if they are sort of making it up as they go along.
Pleasantly surprised to read an article that thoughtfully engaged with ROP material, rather than just ranting and railing against it! I highly enjoyed the show and I think your ideas here make a lot of sense. I’m very interested to see where ROP goes with Sauron’s story next.
It seems we're one sonic screwdriver away from the MOST EPIC CROSS-IP REVEAL IN TV HISTORY.
I really ought to go back and finish that show one of these days. 😊
I couldn't bring myself to watch the show ALTHOUGH I just assumed that Sauron could change form to be what he needed at the time.
An Elf so that they trusted him enough so that the 3 could be forged.
A Human so that the 9 could be forged.
Someone the Dwarves would trust so that the 7 could be forged.
An excellent and persuasive analysis. Thanks for posting it!
Thank you for sharing this essay! Actually I disagree with the premise that Sauron was surprised to encounter Galadriel. My headcanon was that he appeared in the form of a man from the Southlands on a raft, specifically to encounter Galadriel and appear vulnerable to her. This would be consistent with the advice he gives her on Numenor, about helping people feel like they can control their greatest fear.
However, the fact that he is shown at the end simply walking, is better evidence that he cannot shift into whatever form. Unless, of course, there is more to his story than we're shown.
Love this analysis! One thing that wasn’t addressed though was Halbrand’s several comments to Galadriel about how he just wanted to start fresh and he wished she would leave him alone. To me, this seemed as though his fall from power had humbled him greatly and he intended to live simply as a man (at least for a time). It was only because of Galadriel’s persistence that this new path and plan came to his awareness (which would be consistent with the vision of Gil Galad and why he wanted Galadriel out of Middle Earth). Curious what you think!