Richard Cor de Lyon, I agree that the elves crossing over symbolizes the transition from a magic based world of elves and other mystical creatures to the end of magic and the dominance of men. But Frodo is (essentially) just plain dying! - written 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Yes; it’s a symbol for death. Check out the foreshadowing dream Frodo has in book one when he’s at Tom Bombadil’s place. But literally, he’s going here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undying_Lands
But really, he’s passing out of life into death. - written 1 month, 3 weeks ago
There are no good men, only men who are sometimes good…
Do something you enjoy and you’ll meet men with whom you have something in common, and you’ll have something to talk about. - written 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Common metaphors for rivers? Ribbon or snake. Original metaphor? That’s up to you! Also, an appropriate metaphor depends on the state and condition of the river, and its relationship to the “viewer”. Are you looking at a river far in the distance, from the top of a mountain? Or are you right next to it? Is it muddy? Slow? Raging? Flooding its banks? - written 1 month, 3 weeks ago
