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So far I am just trying to burn through all the pages. I am so bored and the journey has hardy started. What is the point of Tom Bombadil and Lady Goldberry?

Gerry Bevers I think the problem, Jim, is that you are trying to burn through the pages in search of excitement and answers. Slow down and enjoy the journey. Imagi…moreI think the problem, Jim, is that you are trying to burn through the pages in search of excitement and answers. Slow down and enjoy the journey. Imagine yourself hiking through the Old Forest, remembering the old stories you had heard about it, and wondering who or what made the trail you are following.

I see Tom Bombadil and Lady Goldberry as adding to the mystery of the forest. They are meant to stimulate our imagination and cause us to wonder about their origin and history, cause us to ask questions about them. They are like the ruins of the castles and fortresses along the way that cause us to wonder who once lived there. They are like the blue-stoned brooch Tom Bombadil found among the treasure in the burial mound of the Borrow-wight, the brooch that causes us to wonder about the woman to whom it once belonged. They are there to remind us that the history of the world goes back many lifetimes and is full of mystery.(less)

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What is the poem that is talking about the ring? One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, one ring to _____ and in the darkness bind them.

Anne-Marie If you want the whole poem, it has a few other verses:
Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone…moreIf you want the whole poem, it has a few other verses:
Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne,
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.(less)

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are there any cool female characters. page 57 and NO girl characters?!

SeaJay Why are you just reading books for 'cool female characters'? Surely it doesn't matter what gender the characters are. If they're great, they're great.…moreWhy are you just reading books for 'cool female characters'? Surely it doesn't matter what gender the characters are. If they're great, they're great. I hate it when certain genders or minorities are shoehorned in just to appease people or to seem diverse. It's incredibly patronising. If you want a book where every minority is there just because, it's gonna be a dull arse book!(less)

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I'm thinking to read this trilogy. How important is it to read The Hobbit before?

Lily In The Lord of the Rings, they often mention events that occured in The Hobbit. Although it is not necessary to read The Hobbit before, I definitely r…moreIn The Lord of the Rings, they often mention events that occured in The Hobbit. Although it is not necessary to read The Hobbit before, I definitely recommend reading it before. The Fellowship of the Ring is at a higher reading level than The Hobbit, so it would be wise to start at The Hobbit, then read The Lord of the Rings, then go on to The Silmarillion and Tolkien's other works. And to point this out, The Lord of the Rings is not a trilogy. It is one book, split into three parts: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King.(less)

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I'm sixteen and really interested in reading this series, but I was wondering if the writing and words are easy to understand and follow?

Lily If you are interested, you should definitely read this. Tolkien's works are marvoulous, and you should start with The Hobbit and progress to The Lord …moreIf you are interested, you should definitely read this. Tolkien's works are marvoulous, and you should start with The Hobbit and progress to The Lord of the Rings. You are wondering if this book is easy to read and understand? Well, in my opinion, the anwser is no. To read The Fellowship of the Ring is not extremely hard, although I have to admit that the first book of The Fellowship of the Ring may become boring at times. You have probably heard any ask "What is the purpose to this book? Why is it so boring?" They say it is boring. Some even say that it is pointless. Those people have not given the book enough time. Believe me, when I first started to read this book, I felt so guilty because it was not drawing me in. But I continued. And if you get through the first book, it will get more exiting. I promise. Most people just do not give it enough time. And if you think that you are not ready to handle a classic like this, I would recommend getting an audiobook (either from a library or renting), for listening is easier than reading. Also, if this helps, I am a seventh grader, and at thrirteen years old, I read through the whole book, and am going to work on finishing The Silmarrilion. I hope I have helped you with my answer, Millie.(less)

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