(THIS POST BASED ON THE CONTENT OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS, BY, JRR TOLKIEN) THE OLD FOREST Synopsis: Sam, Merry, Pippin prepare to depart with Frodo. Merry warns the others that the forest seems alive with noises, movements and sounds.After some time they come to the River Withywindle, and Merry realizes that they have been traveling in exactly the opposite direction they had meant to go in. As they walk along the only path in sight the Hobbits are overcome with drowsiness. This path brings them to Old Man willow-tree, who had hatred for walking beings,where they suddenly begin to feel sleepy. Frodo, Merry and Pippin fall asleep, and the tree throws Frodo into the water and ‘captures’ Merry and […]

(THIS POST BASED ON THE CONTENT OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS, BY, JRR TOLKIEN) Chapter 2 A CONSPIRACY UNMASKED Synopsis: Up to this point, Frodo has told his companions that he was moving to Crickhollow to live. As they reach the destination Frodo realizes the danger from the Black Riders is quite threatening and he should leave the first thing next morning. He also realizes that his companions have known all along that he has to dispose of the ring and they are committed to helping him. Merry and Pippin have already decided to accompany Frodo to Rivendell. They agree that it is better to go through the old forest then the road which is likely to be watched by […]

(THIS POST BASED ON THE CONTENT OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS, BY, JRR TOLKIEN) Chapter 4 A SHORT CUT TO MUSHROOMS Synopsis:   This chapter advances the suspense. When the Hobbits get up in the morning, they find that the elves have already left, leaving breakfast for them. Frodo decides to take a short cut to the Brandywine river, where Merry was supposed to meet them that day; this was done partially to arrive there sooner, and partially to avoid being seen by the Black Riders again. Indeed they notice one on the road just after they leave it.  After a long and unpleasant passage through the woods they reach the estate of Farmer Maggot, who is known for setting his […]

(THIS POST BASED ON THE CONTENT OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS, BY, JRR TOLKIEN) Chapter 2 THREE IS A COMPANY Synopsis: To avoid his leaving the Shire from being widely known, Frodo sells Bag End to the Sackville-Bagginses and purchases a house in Buckland, east of the Shire, where he had spent his youth. On his fiftieth birthday he leaves Bag End and sets out with his friend Pippin (Peregrin Took) and Sam Gamgee. In truth, Frodo plans to go to Rivendell, as he has discussed with Gandalf. Gandalf has left him for a short time to gather news from the world outside, but has not returned yet, which greatly concerns Frodo. On the way, the band of travelers hear the […]

(THIS POST BASED ON THE CONTENT OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS, BY, JRR TOLKIEN) Chapter 2 The Shadows of the Past Synopsis: This Chapter has been considered on of the most important chapter of the book by the author himself, Mr. JRR Tolkien. The chapter opens with ugly rumors about Bilbo due to his sudden disappearance. Frodo continues to live at Bag End and spend most of his time with his cousins Merry and Pippin. By the time he turns fifty, he has begun to grow restless. And the town is abuzz with the news of Orcs and Trolls and mysterious lands beyond the Shire. About this time Gandalf the wizard visits Frodo. They have a long talk concerning the […]