In “The Mildenhall Treasure”, Roald Dahl transformed a straightforward, factual, newspaper article about a historical finding into an exciting narrative using fictional techniques. Instead of presenting the facts and laying them on the table dispassionately, he goes through the events and characterizes, adds suspense, and gives vivid descriptions. He brings us along this emotional Read more…
“A company of twenty was approaching” the dwarves and Bilbo, laying their weapons aside, seeming as though coming in peace. “Among them were both Bard and the Elvenking, before whom an old man wrapped in cloak and hood”. Like the time before, Bard came asking for a share of the heaps of gold and abundance Read more…
Prompt: Read from 74-85 and write about Bando entering Sam’s life. Quote dialogue, and track their meeting from their becoming comfortable with each other, to Bando’s expressing admiration for Sam, to their working together and enjoying the fruits of their labor together. Use quotes, and discuss the human connection in contrast to the many months Read more…
Spoiler Alert: do NOT read unless you have already read The Hobbit After reading “Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire” I had a mixed of emotions consisting primarily of confusion, excitement, and shock. There were so many twists and turns in the chapter that you would think it would end after a Read more…
The ending of Book Four (The Two Towers) is abrupt and somewhat of a cliff-hanger. I think it’s kind of sad that Gollum didn’t have a better character development. I expected him to change into a better person because of Frodo’s kindness, but after all, he’s been wretched and wicked for quite a long time Read more…
