In this chapter, Frodo gets some much-needed rest and is surrounded by powerful friends. The road will be difficult to walk on because there are so many enemies to fight against; however, Elrond has little counsel to offer and only 9 people can join Frodo’s journey. Then Aragorn released the dead from their broken vow. J(ohn) R(Donald) R(Reuel) Tolkien – (1892 – 1973) Born in South Africa and a professor at Oxford in Britain. The Gate opens and Trolls pour out and attack. However, Gandalf comes back into his mind telling him not to be afraid because he will protect Frodo from danger. They are still able to find Black Riders on their way but manage to escape without being seen. Ironically, it’s summertime and hobbits are enjoying their leisurely lives; they don’t want to do anything that might be dangerous or strenuous. The Nine Riders try to force Frodo's surrender, but a flood destroys their horses even as Frodo collapses into unconsciousness. Soon everyone is acknowledging him as King and calling him Elfstone, or Elessar, which was foretold at his birth, it is also the name of the stone he wears around his neck that was given to him by Galadriel. Legolas and Gimli become closer companions and bridge a gap that has existed between Elves and Dwarves. Then he tells them about all their wives. Frodo becomes weaker and weaker. Buried in the same grave at Wolvercote Cemetery, Oxford, he had the name ‘Luthien’ under her name and ‘Beren’ under his name, after two romantic characters in his story, Of Beren and Luthien from the collection of short stories in his book, The Silmarillion. After stopping at the outer hills of Rohan, Theoden’s son, Eomer urges him not to keep going. bookmarked pages associated with this title. The Black Captain leaps off the falling animal and shatters her shield with his club. As day three begins, Sam and Frodo are confronted by a large band of Orcs. They are Rangers and friends of Aragorn, who is also a Ranger. While Bilbo and Frodo work on Bilbo’s book Elrond chooses the group to go with Frodo, the Ring-bearer. GradeSaver, 21 October 2001 Web. References in the book show how much effort he put into creating a parallel universe with Middle Earth. 'Sam and Pippin have trampled the soft ground, and the marks are spoilt or confused. Fearing for Frodo and Sam’s safety, Aragorn tries to catch up with them. He followed her in death 22 months later. Pippin and Merry run through the forest but soon stop at a stream for a drink. With the destruction of the Ring, the War is over. Pippin is remembering the battle Boromir died in. As they travel, the hobbits find themselves in a misty forest with darkness all around. Not affiliated with Harvard College. Completing the CAPTCHA proves you are a human and gives you temporary access to the web property. In his fright Frodo almost puts the Ring on, but when he touches the vial of Galadriel he stops. The Council will meet soon to discuss their next move regarding the ring. Soon, the armies of Orcs and Men clad in black begin to blanket the fields around Minas Tirith. Seventy of the Men die and the Hobbits are victorious. He knows he must get through the door so he can rescue Frodo. The innkeeper delivers a letter from Gandalf recommending a weather-beaten Ranger known as Strider as their guide to the elves. Wearing the ring put Frodo in danger because he could see Black Riders and they could see him. They had come to offer to help against Sauron and the Orcs. Sam thinks Frodo is dead and takes the Ring so he can complete the mission. Frodo volunteers to take it to Mordor to destroy it. Analysis: One distinguishing feature of this chapter is the musical tone that begins with the chant of the word “doom” (in runes) and continues with drum-like sounds from nearby orcs. A man named Wormtongue has issued orders not to allow anyone in. But, inside the Gate, there is no sound.

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