Let’s Read The Lord of the Rings – Page 2

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Joanna MacGown

V. Chapter 9: The Last Debate

They won a battle, but what to do with that victory? Also, Legolas and Gimli are enjoying the sights of Minas Tirith. Read more

Posted on October 9, 2019October 8, 2019 by Joanna MacGown

V. Chapter 8: The Houses of Healing

This chapter illustrates one aspect of The Lord of the Rings which sets it apart from many of its brethren: It commits to showing the arduous process of healing the wounds of war. Read more

Posted on October 2, 2019September 30, 2019 by Joanna MacGown

V. Chapter 7: The Pyre of Denethor

Despair strikes at the heart of the city, and it’s all Gandalf can do to keep the fire from spreading. Read more

Posted on September 25, 2019May 23, 2020 by Joanna MacGown

V. Chapter 6: The Battle of the Pelennor Fields

Éowyn finally gets her moment of renown (with a little help from Merry), but it still remains to be seen whether she’s truly escaped her “cage”.
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Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Joanna MacGown

V. Chapter 5: The Ride of the Rohirrim

The pace quickens as all forces begin to converge on Minas Tirith. Also, alas, racial stereotypes. Read more

Posted on September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 by Joanna MacGown

V. Chapter 4: The Siege of Gondor

Despair assails the White Tower from within as inexorably as the hosts of Mordor without. Read more

Posted on September 4, 2019September 4, 2019 by Joanna MacGown

V. Chapter 3: The Muster of Rohan

Now all roads were running together to the East to meet the coming of war and the onset of the Shadow. And even as Pippin stood at the Great Gate of the City and saw the Prince of Dol Amroth ride in with his banners, the King of Rohan came down out of the hills…
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Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by Joanna MacGown

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