he brought it on himself, in a way; he invoked powers he had no idea of, and when they had no more use for him, they made away with him.
EXACTLY! This was exactly the theme of this story, and also of what I think about Lotho's life.
His ego-driven life was reinforced by his upbringing, especially by Lobelia, and by his family's perceived role in the Shire. But he believed he was superior to others, and anything he did was all right because he was the one who did it. He could not begin to imagine power beyond himself and was never equipped to believe he could have a downfall. Anyone who opposed him was an enemy.
This has always been my opinion of Lotho, but I have to confess his character seems particularly relevant these days and any parallels in this story are completely deliberate.
On the other hand, his end was far sadder and more horrific than he deserved. But that's the way it is in RL.
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EXACTLY! This was exactly the theme of this story, and also of what I think about Lotho's life.
His ego-driven life was reinforced by his upbringing, especially by Lobelia, and by his family's perceived role in the Shire. But he believed he was superior to others, and anything he did was all right because he was the one who did it. He could not begin to imagine power beyond himself and was never equipped to believe he could have a downfall. Anyone who opposed him was an enemy.
This has always been my opinion of Lotho, but I have to confess his character seems particularly relevant these days and any parallels in this story are completely deliberate.
On the other hand, his end was far sadder and more horrific than he deserved. But that's the way it is in RL.