September 26, 2002

Re: Gandalf's Fall
Billy P.

I've been lurking in this forum for a while, and want to add my 2 cents on Gandalf's fall in Moria (as I feel there is a pretty clear explanation)...

I think those who are criticizing this scene are over-analyzing it. If you watch that scene again, it is quite clear that the Balrog's whip is wrapped around Gandalf's ankle and Gandalf is being pulled by the Balrog. Gandalf does not "give up hope". He may have known it was his destiny, and he probably knew that a victory would make him a stronger wizard. But I would not say that he let go for no apparent reason.

Anyway, that's my what I see when I watch this scene. Feel free to let me know why I'm wrong ;-).