This moment is brought to you by "The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring." It is one of several moments from the trilogy, and I believe marks the first appearance of the mysterious narrator in my head who plays such a vital role at the very end. This moment occurs shortly after Frodo has been stabbed on Weathertop and Aragorn has determined there isn't anything he can do, so it's up to Arwen to take Frodo to Rivendell where he can get the help he needs. What kicks off the moment is when Aragorn basically says that if nothing is done, Frodo will become a wraith, his words later supported by the poor guy's rapid decline throughout the chase.
Oh Frodo, I know that I'm supposed to be scared for you. I know that I'm suppose to think that you becoming a Ringwraith is a bad thing. I do. It's just, whenever that part happens, thanks to my friend Jen, I hear the voice of the narrator in my head saying, "And the littlest Ringwraith toddled off to Mordor." Then I laugh because I picture the line of nine Ringwraiths and at the very end, a tenth, miniature wraith on a miniature horse, who is always lagging behind because he can't keep up very well, what with the stubby little legs of both horse and rider. I am truly sorry. (No I'm not.)
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