All stories must come to an end, and celebrations can’t last forever. Thus, although the hobbits set out with a kingly entourage, their company gradually dwindles to just the four of them and Gandalf. Read more
VI. Chapter 4: The Field of Cormallen
With the Ring destroyed, things have turned toward the joyous, but there’s still plenty left to resolve as we enjoy the “happy ending”. Read more
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
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
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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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
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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III. Chapter 8: The Road to Isengard
Gandalf is rather cryptic as he leads Théoden, Aragorn, and the others to a parlay with Saruman. Read more
III. Chapter 7: Helm’s Deep
‘The last host of the Eorlingas has ridden forth. It will not return without battle.’ Read more
III. Chapter 6: The King of the Golden Hall
Now we turn to Rohan, its people, and its language. Read more
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