Why does Gandalf say you shall not pass?

In the film Gandalf says that ‘you shall not pass’, thus implying that he, Gandalf, will prevent the Balrog from crossing and he does just that.

Does Gandalf say you Cannot pass in the book?

“I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. You cannot pass. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn. Go back to the Shadow!

What does you shall not pass mean?

When Gandalf says “You shall not pass” he means “I am determined that you will not pass”. He is going to do everything he can to block the Balrog, but the reality is that he might die in the attempt – so they might both die, or he alone might die, and thus fail.

What Lord of the Rings is you shall not pass?

There are countless iconic lines from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, but “You shall not pass” sits at the apex of the mountain (of Doom). Ian McKellen’s line reading is oft quoted in doorways, by annoying siblings, or simply when holding a big stick. It’s been parodied innumerable times.

Did Gandalf say run fools?

X/Y Apparently, in the original theatrical release, Gandalf *did* say “Run you fools!”. But for some reason (to be aligned with the book?) they edited this particular scene to say “Fly you fools!” in all subsequent DVD and other releases. The “Run” version was never shown again.

Is Fly you fools in the book?

“‘Fly, you fools!’ — a famous line from the book, that Gandalf shouts to the fellowship. That is there. There’s a wonderful phrase that Gandalf says to the hobbits: ‘May the hairs on your toes never fall out’ — that’s from the book.

Did Gandalf say Fly you fools in the book?

No, he never did. He never even considered the idea of Eagles taking anyone to Mordor with the Ring. That’s not what was meant by “fly, you fools!” Fly is an archaic synonym for flee; in other words, “run away!”

What does Gandalf say before he falls into the pit?

Fly, you fools!
Choose the correct answer: “You cannot pass!” “”To Lorien, keep the ring and the ringbearer safe!” “Escape now, or all shall be lost!” “Fly, you fools!”

Why does Gandalf say fly instead of run?

Sir Ian McKellen delivered the most famous quote from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ in the first movie. When Gandalf says ‘fly, you fools’ he is only ordering his companions to flee Moria as quickly as possible.

Why does Gandalf use the word cannot?

Gandalf is using cannot as he is prohibiting the Balrog. He is declaring his authority, dictating that he is a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the Flame of Anor. He is declaring that the Balrog cannot pass.

What does Gandalf say to the Balrog in the Fellowship?

In the Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf blocks the Balrog saying: You cannot pass….I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. You cannot pass. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn. Go back to the Shadow! You cannot pass.

What did Gandalf say to the Orcs?

But Gandalf stood firm. ‘You cannot pass,’ he said. The orcs stood still, and a dead silence fell. ‘I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. You cannot pass. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn. Go back to the Shadow! You cannot pass.’.

What does they shall not pass mean in The Lord of the Rings?

Indeed “they shall not pass” was an anti-fascist slogan at the London battle of Cable Street, which Tolkien would have been familiar with. – Graham Lee Jul 6 at 16:11