Tolkien Blog Party Tag

Hamlette, on her blog The Edge of the Precipice, is hosting a Tolkien Blog Party! In honor of this epic week, she has created this tag. Do pop over to her blog to read more!  

1. How many books by J.R.R. Tolkien have you read?
Only the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Though I have high hopes of one day making it through the Silmarillion! (Thus far, I've attempted it twice.)

2. Have you seen any movies based on them?
Yup. I've seen all three Hobbit movies and the Lord of the Rings films. 

3. Are there any scenes/moments that make you cry?
Yes, proceed with caution all non-Tolkien-readers because these are spoiler moments. In fact, I'll do this in white. 

I have cried during Thorin's death when the Eagles come. I got slightly teary with Bard and his son while they tried to kill Smaug. Yes, very dramatic, but I still really liked it. (Which seems strange to me.) I've also cried during Théoden's death and I've become strangely emotional when I'm reading the relationship between Faramir and his father. It's so hard for me to grasp a parent treating a child that way! Particularly as his behavior compares to Théoden's when he loses his son.

'Cause this won't kill ya! :'(

4. Are there any scenes/moments that make you laugh?
YES! Anything with Merry and Pippin! I love the firework moment! And Martin Freeman can make me laugh with Bilbo's quirky mannerisms. (And when he first meets Thranduil!! Love!)

5. Have you ever chosen a Middle Earth name for yourself? If so, what is it?
Nooope. I don't think so. Hmm, I wouldn't even know where to begin. Heads to Pinterest...according to a chart found on Pinterest, my elfish name (using my blog name) would be, Celeblas. :P Yikes!

6. Who would you want to party with/marry/fight to the death? (pick three characters)
Wow, really? Oookay. I'll say right now, I don't particularly want to kill anybody--that's *gagging* way gross. But verbal battles to the death: DENETHOR! I have no pity for that guy at all. Don't like him and would have no problem arguing with him. Moving on. Party with, uh, Merry and Pippin. Who else? Marry? I would have to say Faramir. I like his steady character and insightful conversations. (But I'm happy to step aside for Eowyn because they are such a power couple!!)

7. When was the last time you visited Middle Earth, via books or movies?
April or Mayish. I had a LOTR marathon with my grandpa. 

8. Do you consider Gollum to be a villain? Why or why not?
No. I pity him more than anything else. To be honest, I think several years with the ring left him in worse shape then the main villain Sauron. Sauron was ready and willing to feed off the power of the ring. Gollum, was unexpectedly overtaken by it. He was too weak too handle its power. I'm not saying I'd like to hangout with the guy, but he's not really a "villain" to me.

9. How would you sum up what Tolkien's stories mean to you in one word?

Inspiring

10. List up to ten of your favorite lines/quotes from the books or movies.
Ooh, really? Alright, I'll see what I can find. 

As I am a member of the race of men, this is
encouraging to read!

This always makes me want to fist-pump 
and cheer!
(And I don't fist-pump!)

And if that's not beautiful I don't know what is!! <3

Naturally this fits in, right?? Have you ever actually read this slowly? Line by
line? It's incredible!!!! Can still give me chills...

I should stop now, seriously...

Thanks, Hamlette!!! 

Yours truly,
Cordy