Andrew and Patrick contemplate the showdown between the life-sucking, disincarnate, spiritual black hole that is the barrow wight and the crazily-dressed, joy-filled silliness of Tom Bombadil wielding the laughter of heaven. They peer into the psychological drama undergone by Frodo, petrified by the horror, strengthened by memories of Bilbo, and finally cleansed by the sound and sight of Bombadil.

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