Death. A prominent theme in Tolkien`s writings. It is hardly a surprise, given the amount of grief he himself suffered upon losing his closest friends to war. However, in the following scene, death comes from the perspective of a father who lost his son and heir.
Continue reading “The Funeral of Théodred”The Hall of Meduseld
The flag of the horse masters cracking at the seams, flying off into the air and landing in front of the oncoming company – a metaphor for a Kingdom in ruin. The last standing symbol of this beautiful realm, torn away. Aragorn catches this symbolism as they enter Edoras.
Continue reading “The Hall of Meduseld”The Black Gate of Mordor
Frodo, Sam, and Gollum stand on the threshold of the Black Land. There is nothing there but poisonous fumes, flames, and ash. A dead land, a land governed by pure evil. Torture and malice are the behavioral standards regularly enforced. All evil is gathering behind the Black Gate.
Continue reading “The Black Gate of Mordor”A Clear Plan Forward
Continue reading “A Clear Plan Forward”The veiling shadow that glowers in the East takes shape. Sauron will suffer no rival. From the summit of Barad-dûr, his Eye watches ceaselessly. But he is not so mighty yet that he is above fear. Doubt ever gnaws at him.
Gandalf
Knowledge and Acceptance
Continue reading “Knowledge and Acceptance”Talking trees. What do trees have to talk about? Except the consistency of squirrel droppings.
Gimli
Understandings – Part Two
Never judge a book by its cover. It has never been truer than in this scene. What we see in Gollum is a wretched, manipulative and dangerous creature, whose sole purpose in life is the possession of the Ring. Whilst that is true, there is more to him than meets the eye.
Continue reading “Understandings – Part Two”The Dead Marshes Understandings
When misery surrounds you, where do you turn? To your companions, of course. The monotony of the Dead Marshes introduces Frodo, Sam, and Gollum to a new co-existing relationship. The three characters couldn`t be more different from one another at this point. Sam ever on his guard because of Gollum, who is struggling with hunger, and Frodo – innocent and merciful. However, in this forsaken place, the relationship between Gollum and Frodo starts to shift.
Continue reading “The Dead Marshes Understandings”Bru-ra-hroom!
Continue reading “Bru-ra-hroom!”You remember the Old Forest on the borders of Buckland? Folk used to say there was something in the water that made the trees grow tall and come alive. Trees that could whisper, talk to each other, even move.
Merry
Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Being held captive by the most menacing and ugliest race ever to walk Middle-Earth is certainly fear-inducing. The only good thing about the situation is they are alive. The Uruk-hai don’t know they don`t possess the Ring that Saruman contracted them to bring to Isengard. They are certainly not going to blow their cover if they want to stay alive. But escaping this foul company is a goal they want to achieve.
Hope and Banishment
Hope dwindling, casualties amounting, Westfold burning and a King overturned. A terrible fate has befallen Rohan. Their forces have been slaughtered by the Uruk-hai. The King’s son is on the brink of death, yet still, nothing has moved, all remains veiled in darkness.
There is no hope from within or out, their luck had run out. A couple of good Men stayed behind fighting for a good cause. Their voices muted by those in power to keep the plan of the Fall of Rohan alive and well.
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