The Great Escape
I just finished the part in which Bilbo and the dwarves escape the elven caves using barrels. Something about this passage never sat right with me, and I'm not sure what it is. I like it and all, but it just seems a bit off and I can't put my finger on it. Maybe it has something to do with the elves not checking on the supposedly empty barrels when they were weighted down by the dwarves.
posted by asdfasdfadfasd | 9:16 PM
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I agree that the plan's success seems quite unlikely, but Tolkien makes sure to emphasize how drunk they are. Maybe that's his explanation. (Based on my memory from the last time I read it since I haven't gotten there yet this time.)
That does appear to be the explaination, along with their eagerness to get back to the festivities. I've never really thought that much about it, but every time I read it I briefly think about how odd the situation is.
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