I decided to combine these two posts because Lorien really marks a turning point and these two chapters, though having different events and themes, tie together very well.Galadriel's GiftsIn "Farewell to Lorien", the most significant event is the ceremonial departure from the land where Galadriel bestows upon the Fellowship great boons and treasures to help … Continue reading Book 2 Chapters 8 and 9: Farewell to Lorien and the Great River
Chapter 1: A Long Expected Party pt 2
This post picks up where the last one left off, which is to say, after the first page or so. In this post, I wanted to look at just how strange Bilbo (and by extension Frodo) really seemed to others in the Shire and how, in some respects, they seemed destined for adventure.Green Hill Morning … Continue reading Chapter 1: A Long Expected Party pt 2
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