These are the archives from 2010-2018 for the discussion forum hosted by the UNM Hobbit Society at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM, USA. The purpose of our group is to meet and associate with others interested in Tolkien, and to learn more about the author, his written works, and his sources through discussion, guest lectures and academically oriented activities. This blog is intended to expand discussion among UNM Hobbit Society members beyond what meeting times allow.
Saruman can be characted as the archetpye redeemable character that is good at first, then turns evil, thenreturns to good. After Frodo lets him go, he kind of lets go of his evil ways and leaves the Shire.
I disagree. Saruman never redeems himself persay nor does he return to "good" (if he ever really was truly good which I feel is also debatable). Yes, he may be leaving the Shire but not out of goodwill towards the hobbits - Frodo has disgraced this once great wizard, and Saruman realizes he has no other choice but to leave in defeat.
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I disagree. Saruman never redeems himself persay nor does he return to "good" (if he ever really was truly good which I feel is also debatable). Yes, he may be leaving the Shire but not out of goodwill towards the hobbits - Frodo has disgraced this once great wizard, and Saruman realizes he has no other choice but to leave in defeat.
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