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1.01. A Long Expected Party
How did it happen in the movie? Gandalf the Grey returns to the Shire and meets up with the Hobbit Frodo Baggins, and his Uncle Bilbo. Bilbo is busy preparing a feast for his hundred-and-eleventh birthday, and tells Gandalf that after the celebrations he’ll leave the Shire for good. The party itself is a great…
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1.00. Prologue
How did it happen in the movie? Lord Of the Rings: Fellowship Of the Ring opens with a thrilling prologue that tells the story of the movie’s main character: the One Ring. Galadriel, the Lady of Lothlórien, takes us on a journey through time to the second age and the forging of the Great Rings…
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Sauron
Who is Sauron in the film. The embodiment of evil in the world, seen clanking around commanding his forces in the Prologue, wearing a very spiky suit of armour. He made his presence felt via Saruman’s Palantír and his Servants. Who was Sauron in the books A lurking shadow, a sense of malevolent evil brooding…
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Aragorn
Who is Aragorn in the movie? Introduced as Strider, but unmasked as Aragorn only at the Council of Elrond. A lean, dark, tall Ranger, confident and not so stern and severe in words and appearance. Mind focussed on Arwen as well as his role in the Fellowship. Who was Aragorn in the books? Introduced as…
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Gimli son of Glóin
Who is Gimli in the movie? Gimli, son of Glóin, is a Dwarf. He is present at the council as a member of a company, and volunteers to join the Fellowship. He is a cousin to Balin, who went to Moria. Who was Gimli in the book? Gimli is the son of Glóin son of…
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Boromir of Gondor
Who is Boromir of Gondor in the movie? Boromir is the son of the steward of Gondor and captain of the guard. He travelled to Rivendell from Minas Tirith. At the council, he is confronted with Aragorn, heir to the throne of Gondor. Who was Boromir of Gondor in the book? Boromir is the son…
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1.12. Flight to the Ford
How did it happen in the movie? After the Witch-King stabs Frodo, Strider comes to inspect Frodo and finds the Morgul-sword. He carries him to a clearing, where he asks Sam to help him find some athelas, king’s foil. Both venture out in the woods, but Strider is caught unawares by a woman with a…
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Arwen Undómiel
Who is Arwen in the movie? Arwen is the daughter of Elrond, the Elf-Lord of Rivendell. She is an immortal Elf, but she gives up her immortality to be with Aragorn, the Man she is in love with. In this respect she’s a bit like Lúthien, who became mortal to be with Beren the Man.…
