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Name:Block:The Lord of the Rings Viewing GuideThe following questions are designed to help you identify and analyze themes present in The Lord of the Rings. They will in turn help you craft better stories for your Middle-earth Newspaper projects. Not every question can be answered by simply writing down what happens in the movie - you will need to answer with your own thoughts, opinions, and inferences.The Fellowship of the RingDescribe the Shire & the lifestyle of the hobbits who live there.Gandalf says: “Hobbits really are amazing creatures. You can learn all that there is to know about their ways in a month and yet, after a hundred years, they can still surprise you.” What do you think is surprising him at that moment?Saurman believes that there can be no victory against the power of Mordor - and so he joins forces with Sauron. Do you believe his motivation is wise or cowardly? Explain your answer.What natural resource is Saurman destroying in order to create what is more or less an industrial factory that produces Orcs?What does Arwen summon in order to thwart the Ringwraiths when she is taking Frodo to get help for his wounds?What did Isildur refuse to do 3,000 years ago that makes Elrond believe that men are weak?Why do you think Gandalf asks Frodo to decide which path to take when the Fellowship is stuck in the snow?Gandalf tells Frodo “all we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” What do you think he means by that?Is Boromir a hero or a villain? Defend your answer.What does Aragorn say to Gimli when the Dwarf says that the Fellowship has failed?Why is Frodo glad that Sam is with him?The Two TowersWhat is your initial impression of this version of Gollum?Saruman says “the old world will burn in the fires of industry.” Do you think this sentiment can be applied to own our world’s history? What era or eras come to mind?What basic human (or in this case, monster) need causes the orcs to start fighting with each other?Why do you think Tolkien created a tree character that could walk and talk? Think about what theme he could be focusing on.Do you think Aragorn’s advice to spare Wormtongue is merciful or foolish? Do you think he will regret that decision? Explain your answers.Why does Frodo want to help Gollum?What makes the Gollum personality return?What does Aragorn say to Legolas that hints at his burgeoning acceptance of leadership?What group shows up at Helm’s Deep to aid Rohan in the upcoming battle?How does Pippin trick Treebeard into entering the fight against Isengard?What does Sam say that he and Frodo are holding on to?The Return of the KingHow does Smeagol get the ring from Deagol?Why does Theoden not want to ride to aid Gondor? Do you agree with his reasoning? Why or why not?What do Gandalf and Pippin do that is against Denethor’s wishes?What does Gollum do to enable Frodo’s paranoia?Which two characters have to disguise themselves in order to ride into battle with Rohan?What is Denethor’s final act of insanity?Gandalf tells Pippin that “death is just another path - one that we all must take.” Do you agree? Is this a comforting thought?Why is Eowyn able to destroy the Witch-king of Angmar?What does it say about Sam’s character that he is able to (somewhat) easily give the ring back to Frodo?Who do you think is the hero of the story - Frodo or Sam? Defend your choice.Why does Aragorn tell the hobbits that they “bow to no one?”Why do you think Frodo chooses to leave Middle-earth? ................
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