Back in Rohan, Aragorn and Merry are each contemplating what part they have to play in the coming battle (or not). Read more
V. Chapter 1: Minas Tirith
The remnants of the Company are scattered across the kingdoms of Men, awaiting the onslaught of Mordor. Thus we turn at last to the Tower of Guard, where we get to see how far Pippin’s come as he’s immersed in Gondorian culture. Read more
IV. Chapter 10: The Choices of Master Samwise
Sam steps up to the plate in a big way. Read more
IV. Chapter 9: Shelob’s Lair
Gollum’s plot comes to fruition. Read more
IV. Chapter 8: The Stairs of Cirith Ungol
The Ring passes the fortress of the Ringwraiths, and then Tolkien gets meta. Read more
IV. Chapter 7: Journey to the Cross-Roads
Help and hope show up in unexpected places in this rather low-key chapter. Read more
IV. Chapter 6: The Forbidden Pool
Now that we’ve gotten to know Faramir a bit, it’s time for him to offer advice and justice to the best of his knowledge. Read more
IV. Chapter 5: The Window on the West
Through a combination of Sam’s loyalty and the wisdom of a solemn young man, Frodo receives some much-needed aid in his quest (but not without quite a bit of discomfort first). Read more
IV. Chapter 4: Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
In one of my favorite chapters, we get a brief reprieve from the horrors of Mordor – and meet another Tolkien avatar! Read more
IV. Chapter 3: The Black Gate is Closed
This chapter is mainly focused on the balance of power between Frodo and Gollum (and Sam’s misconceptions thereof). Read more
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