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
IV. Chapter 2: The Passage of the Marshes
Frodo and Sam must rely on Gollum to lead them through the dead lands surrounding Mordor, but despite his friendlier demeanor, he still clearly has some ulterior motives. Read more
IV. Chapter 1: The Taming of Sméagol
We return to Frodo and Sam, wandering the barren hills of the Emyn Muil, mere days after the end of Fellowship of the Ring. Read more
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