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Legolas Greenleaf
Who is Legolas in the movie? Legolas is the only Elf in the Fellowship. He is a prince of Mirkwood, son of King Thranduil, and present for his people at the council of Elrond. He is an archer who makes good use of his Elvish senses. Who was Legolas in the book? Legolas Greenleaf is…
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Saruman the White
Who is Saruman in the movie? Saruman the White is a wizard, head of the order of Gandalf the Grey. He is a very wise wizard, but he has joined with Sauron and is now breeding an army of Uruk-hai to help him in his quest for dominion. He desperately wants to get his hands…
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2.05.*b The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
How did it happen in the movie? After Frodo has survived the stab of the Orc-spear in the Chamber of Mazarbul, the company runs back into the great hall, in an attempt to make for the Bridge of Khazad-dûm. They find themselves surrounded by orcs crawling down the pillars like spiders, and jumping from holes…
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1.11. A Knife in the Dark
How did it happen in the movie? After the Nazgul killed their blankets, the Hobbits follow Strider to Rivendell. Merry isn’t quite sure about Strider, until he hits Pippin in the head with an apple. After wading through some swamps and a good night’s rest, they arrive at Weathertop: a crown-shaped ruin that used to…
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Frodo the cry-baby
I think the transformation from ‘hero to cry-baby’ , also has to do with Frodo’s age in the movie. In the book he’s like, a old and wise man. But in the movie he’s much younger, and although he might be 33, the viewer who never read the book, still thinks he’s something like 18,…
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2.08. Farewell to Lórien
How did it happen in the movie? The next morning, Celeborn and Galadriel send the Fellowship off on their journey. Celeborn tells Aragorn that the shores are being watched, and gives him a nice little dagger. Galadriel speaks ominous words of parting, and refers to Arwen’s promise. Every Fellowship member receives a gift (except for…
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2.06. Lothlórien
How did it happen in the movie? After the Fellowship leaves the Dimrill Dale, they arrive in a huge mossy forest where an Elf witch is said to be living – Frodo has a close encounter of a telepathic kind with her, before they encounter a real life Elvish guardian and his brothers. They guide…
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1.10. Strider
How did it happen in the movie? After Frodo has his little Ring-accident, the hooded stranger called Strider pulls him up to his room and scares the living daylights out of him. Sam, Merry and Pippin come bursting into the room to save their friend, but Strider turns out to be a good guy after…
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Thoughts on Aragorn (Book to Movie)
After having read through this analysis of the differences between Book Aragorn and Movie Aragorn, I personally find myself feeling and believing that the changes made to Aragorn in the films are not quite as brazen as might first be assumed. While changes were made to make Aragorn a bit less sure of himself and…
