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Holly Baker's avatar

Another thought: Gandalf, Frodo and Sam all depart Middle Earth after completing their particular roles, much as Christ physically ascends after reassuring his followers and confirming their ongoing mission.

Beautiful piece! Thank you, and Happy Easter!

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Andrew Ware's avatar

So no joke, I am beginning my Easter sermon with the final paragraphs from the Chapter: Mount Doom in RotK. I am speaking about how the story "continues" after evil is defeated. So often we end with happily ever after, but Tolkien writes 6 more chapters (in my paperback books—another almost 80 pages). Seems like there is menat to be life even when we think death ends the story...

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For The King's avatar

Great points, it's totally there.

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Jenna White's avatar

Those are some very interesting parallels!

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Elisabeth's avatar

Exactly why it’s my Easter tradition to watch Return of the King. Love this!

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Andy Minshew's avatar

I thought this was going to be a joke post before clicking on it but you raise very good points!

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Embedded Truth's avatar

I thought about this parallel yesterday. The lighting of worshippers candles from the Paschal candle and the beacons being lit!

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Rebecca J. Gomez's avatar

I guess this answers the question about what movie we should watch on Sunday!

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Emily H's avatar

40 days before March 25th is, in the Shire calendar, February 15, https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/15_February

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