What occasion did you have to read this passage aloud? I'm intrigued.
I enjoyed all your insights and reflections very much. I actually think
the whole experience much have been very trying for many of Theoden's
men. Their loyalties were being played in a tug of war--when each party
spoke, his voice seemed in the right. But yes, in the end, I think this
strengthened their appraisal of their King and erased any hesitancy they might
have had that he was still decrepit of mind (as he was with Grima around)
Regarding Grima, I have debated with myself over the years with the idea
of whether or not he felt remorse. Remorse for his treason against
Theoden, remorse for coveting Eowyn, remorse for being at least partly
responsible for the deaths of Hama and Theodred. I have not come to a
conclusion....anyone want to weigh
in?
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Ahhh, the power of cheese.
