Mount Doom: Did Sauron Make a Fatal Guarding Mistake?

Описание: Why did Sauron not guard Mount Doom, the one place where his Master Ring could be destroyed?

This question is often raised as one of The Lord of the Rings' supposed "plot holes." But is that truly the case? In this video, I explore whether Tolkien's depiction of Sauron was inconsistent, or if his overconfidence, pride, and misunderstanding of others were all part of his tragic design.

When does a "plot hole" simply reveal a character's flaws, and when is it a reflection of the deeper moral logic of Tolkien's world?

📖 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:04 – What Is a Plot Hole?
02:08 – Example of a Mistaken Plot Hole
02:52 – Point 1: Mount Doom’s Protection
05:53 – Point 2: Sauron’s Beliefs
07:48 – Sauron’s Consistency
08:28 – Outro

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