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…
The Character Development of Gollum The first time we ever met Gollum is in The Hobbit. And even though he has been discussed in The Fellowship of the Ring, he was never really shown up. We finally get to meet him again in Book Four, Chapter One, where he has been tailing Frodo and Sam Read more…
Saruman was first mentioned in The Fellowship of the Ring, by J. R. R. Tolkien in Chapter 2, The Council of Elrond. It was where everyone meets up, including Bilbo, and talks about what to do next about the great evil rising, and what to do with the Ring. Gandalf tells his story about Saruman’s Read more…
The Death of the Moth by Janie Lee This piece of writing helped me to imagine all the movements of a moth. Throughout this essay, the specific movement of the moth felt so significant. I couldn’t help but notice how ironic it seemed, considering the fact that a moth was rather a small and insignificant Read more…
How Did We Get Here? “Jerry, get over here – we gotta leave now. The chicken pox vaxx is gunna spoil! I’ll be made a laughingstock,” I yelled from across the tarmac. “Here I come boss!” Jerry hollered. “Let me finish up fueling the plane. You don’ wanna crash into the ocean do ya’?” “Fine, Read more…
