Favorite moment or chapter?

ringbearer · 09-03-2001, 10:19 PM

Mine is "The King of the Golden Hall"...it is so cool how Gandalf(showing his true power!) "awakens" Theoden and puts Grima Wormtongue in his place!

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 09-03-2001, 11:18 PM

It would have to be "Three is Company" (FOTR) I love it when Frodo and the guys meet Gildor. It is funny. I also like the entire conversation between Gildor and Frodo, It is the first time the reader is really exposed to the High Elves. I found Gildor to be a very wise person in his answers to Frodo's questions.

ringbearer · 09-03-2001, 11:40 PM

Yes! That is also, cool! Sam's reaction to his first encounter with Elves is "priceless"!

ladyisme · 09-04-2001, 02:40 PM

How about Frodo's reaction in A Conspiracy Unmasked? Now that is funny.

Quote:

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

olorin · 09-04-2001, 09:53 PM

One of my favorite chapters is The Grey Havens. It really is quite moving when Frodo leaves Sam, Merry and Pippin, but I always liked how it ended with them singing as they got closer to the shire.

Ñólendil · 09-04-2001, 10:27 PM

My favourite chapter is In The House of Tom Bombadil.

Finduilas · 09-05-2001, 12:57 PM

I'f have to say "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields".

hiku747 · 09-06-2001, 06:56 AM

mine is helm's deep... it just makes me chuckle when legolas and gimli are keeping count of how many orcs they killed and seeing who could kill the most.

samwise of the shire · 09-08-2001, 01:48 PM

It's impossible for me to say.It may seem demented and sick but I like all the scenes in Mordor, from Shelobs Lair to Mount Doom,because it shows the love and friendship Sam and his master have. So so touching. I love the scene Frodo makes in Bree,and the bath scene is soooo funny, the scene at Isengard is cute and funny,and I LOVE the part where Sam watches Frodo as he sleeps in Ithillien and then the argument he and Gollum had over the rabbit. He he he he he
Sam

Selwythe · 09-08-2001, 02:09 PM

Mine is the Siege of Gondor and the Battle of Pelennor Fields. I can't wait to see what the majesty translates to in the movie. Ahem, I can wait till 2003, I suppose.

I also liked the Lothlorien and Council of Elrond chapters.

Gandalf · 09-09-2001, 02:52 PM

Mine is without a doubt the moment where Gandalf tells the Witch King to shove off *g*.

Other from that I utterly enjoyed the fight with the Balrog, and of course the Battle in the Helms deep.

sheelova · 09-13-2001, 09:53 PM

I always loved the part when Gandalf, Aragorn, Gimli, And Leagols were going into the Golden Hall for the first time, the door warden wanted them to lay down their weapons and Aragorn won't lay his down. The door warden threatened im by saying something to the effect of(not a direct quote), "Lay it aside unless you would fight all the men in Rohan. " Then Gimli replied, "Not alone!" That's great stuff!

Star of Radiance · 09-21-2001, 02:50 PM

The very end of the Lothlórien chapter is in my opinion the most beautiful part that Tolkien has written

"Here is the heart of Elvendom ," he said, "and here my heart dwells ever, unless there be a light beyond the dark roads that we still must tread, you and I. Come with me!" And taking Frodo's hand in his he left the hill of Cerin Amroth and came there never again as living man.

Just stunnigly beautiful.

Gandalf · 09-21-2001, 03:30 PM

sheelova, that's indeed a bloody lovely part! One of my favourite chapters. Poor guard though

sheelova · 09-21-2001, 06:13 PM

I know my name says, sheelova, it's supposed to say, "sheeplova" wether that makes more sense or not, I can't say.

AbacusTafai · 09-21-2001, 08:08 PM

CONTAINS SPOILERS (just thought you would like to know before I ruin LotRs for you)

"... Presently he became aware that Frodo was singing softly to himself, singing the old walking song but the words were not quite the same.

Still around the corner there may wait
A new road or a secret gate
And though I oft have passed them by,
A day will come at last when I
Shall take the hidden paths that run
West of the Moon, East of the Sun.

And as if in answer, from down below, coming up the road out of the valley, voices sang:

A! Elbereth Gilthoniel!
silivren penna miriel
o menel aglar elenath,
Gilthoniel, A! Elbereth!
We still remember, we who dwell
In this far land beneath the trees
The starlight on the Western Seas.

Frodo and Sam halted and sat silent in the soft shadows, until they saw a shimmer as the travellers came towards them..."

Will this suffice?

Renille · 09-21-2001, 09:01 PM

One of my many favorite parts would have to be the barrow-down scene. It's just so interesting to read, because I tend to build up anxiety and fright as Merry, Sam, Pippin, and finally, Frodo are caputured. While the barrow-wight comes into the room, my eyes are just about glued to the page. And when Frodo shouts for help, I nearly fall off my seat...it's like I'm really there watching. And then, of course, the tidal wave of happiness and relief as Tom Bombadil drives off the wight

I just love these books!

Gandalf · 09-22-2001, 04:20 AM

sheeplova? Makes sense to me. I like sheep

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The more posts I read here, the more I realize that there aren't really any bad chapters!

Snowdog · 05-22-2002, 02:58 PM

Wow! This is a hard question... I have to say that I like The Paths of the Dead and the preceding parts in Rohan.

Ërendil · 05-22-2002, 04:38 PM

I like the choices of master Samwise because it makes me cry, and for the same reason i like the battle where pippin nearly dies. I like the grey havens and the scouring of the shire and basically all of the hobbit bits and gollum bits. They make me laugh and cry...i like hobbits.

09-03-2001, 10:19 PM	#1
ringbearer Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. Louis, Mo. USA Posts: 561	Favorite moment or chapter? Mine is "The King of the Golden Hall"...it is so cool how Gandalf(showing his true power!) "awakens" Theoden and puts Grima Wormtongue in his place! __________________ Ringbearer Hide Witch, hide! The Good Folks come to burn thee! Their keen enjoyment hid behind A Gothic mask of duty!

09-03-2001, 11:40 PM	#3
ringbearer Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. Louis, Mo. USA Posts: 561	Yes! That is also, cool! Sam's reaction to his first encounter with Elves is "priceless"! __________________ Ringbearer Hide Witch, hide! The Good Folks come to burn thee! Their keen enjoyment hid behind A Gothic mask of duty!

09-04-2001, 09:53 PM	#5
olorin Hobbit Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 38	One of my favorite chapters is The Grey Havens. It really is quite moving when Frodo leaves Sam, Merry and Pippin, but I always liked how it ended with them singing as they got closer to the shire. __________________ All that's gold does not glitter Not all who wander are lost The old that is strong does not wither Deep roots are not reached by the frost.....

09-04-2001, 10:27 PM	#6
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	My favourite chapter is In The House of Tom Bombadil. __________________ Falmon -- Dylan

09-06-2001, 06:56 AM	#8
hiku747 Hobbit Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: ghetto minetto, ny Posts: 29	mine is helm's deep... it just makes me chuckle when legolas and gimli are keeping count of how many orcs they killed and seeing who could kill the most. __________________ What we do in life echoes in eternity

09-03-2001, 11:18 PM	#2
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	It would have to be "Three is Company" (FOTR) I love it when Frodo and the guys meet Gildor. It is funny. I also like the entire conversation between Gildor and Frodo, It is the first time the reader is really exposed to the High Elves. I found Gildor to be a very wise person in his answers to Frodo's questions.

09-05-2001, 12:57 PM	#7
Finduilas Sapling Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 11	I'f have to say "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields".

09-08-2001, 01:48 PM	#9
samwise of the shire Radically Tolkienited Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: If home is where the heart is, and my heart is in heaven...that should answer your question. <+>< Posts: 967	Hmmm It's impossible for me to say.It may seem demented and sick but I like all the scenes in Mordor, from Shelobs Lair to Mount Doom,because it shows the love and friendship Sam and his master have. So so touching. I love the scene Frodo makes in Bree,and the bath scene is soooo funny, the scene at Isengard is cute and funny,and I LOVE the part where Sam watches Frodo as he sleeps in Ithillien and then the argument he and Gollum had over the rabbit. He he he he he Sam __________________ Jesus is my all in all <><+<><+<><+<><+<><+<><+ People who are so concerned with escapism do have a name...we call them jailers. ~J.R.R Tolkien Radically Saved, Totally Tolkienited GOD... BLESS... AMERICA...

09-08-2001, 02:09 PM	#10
Selwythe Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 221	Mine is the Siege of Gondor and the Battle of Pelennor Fields. I can't wait to see what the majesty translates to in the movie. Ahem, I can wait till 2003, I suppose. I also liked the Lothlorien and Council of Elrond chapters.

09-09-2001, 02:52 PM	#11
Gandalf Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 32	Mine is without a doubt the moment where Gandalf tells the Witch King to shove off g. Other from that I utterly enjoyed the fight with the Balrog, and of course the Battle in the Helms deep.

09-13-2001, 09:53 PM	#12
sheelova Sapling Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 12	I always loved the part when Gandalf, Aragorn, Gimli, And Leagols were going into the Golden Hall for the first time, the door warden wanted them to lay down their weapons and Aragorn won't lay his down. The door warden threatened im by saying something to the effect of(not a direct quote), "Lay it aside unless you would fight all the men in Rohan. " Then Gimli replied, "Not alone!" That's great stuff!

09-21-2001, 02:50 PM	#13
Star of Radiance Sapling Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1	The very end of the Lothlórien chapter is in my opinion the most beautiful part that Tolkien has written "Here is the heart of Elvendom ," he said, "and here my heart dwells ever, unless there be a light beyond the dark roads that we still must tread, you and I. Come with me!" And taking Frodo's hand in his he left the hill of Cerin Amroth and came there never again as living man. Just stunnigly beautiful. Last edited by Star of Radiance : 09-21-2001 at 02:57 PM.

09-21-2001, 03:30 PM	#14
Gandalf Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 32	sheelova, that's indeed a bloody lovely part! One of my favourite chapters. Poor guard though

09-21-2001, 06:13 PM	#15
sheelova Sapling Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 12	I know my name says, sheelova, it's supposed to say, "sheeplova" wether that makes more sense or not, I can't say.

09-21-2001, 08:08 PM	#16
AbacusTafai Hobbit Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 24	CONTAINS SPOILERS (just thought you would like to know before I ruin LotRs for you) "... Presently he became aware that Frodo was singing softly to himself, singing the old walking song but the words were not quite the same. Still around the corner there may wait A new road or a secret gate And though I oft have passed them by, A day will come at last when I Shall take the hidden paths that run West of the Moon, East of the Sun. And as if in answer, from down below, coming up the road out of the valley, voices sang: A! Elbereth Gilthoniel! silivren penna miriel o menel aglar elenath, Gilthoniel, A! Elbereth! We still remember, we who dwell In this far land beneath the trees The starlight on the Western Seas. Frodo and Sam halted and sat silent in the soft shadows, until they saw a shimmer as the travellers came towards them..." Will this suffice? __________________ If you knew where 'there' was... would you still go?

09-21-2001, 09:01 PM	#17
Renille Elven Lady of Speed-posting Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the cheese state Posts: 988	One of my many favorite parts would have to be the barrow-down scene. It's just so interesting to read, because I tend to build up anxiety and fright as Merry, Sam, Pippin, and finally, Frodo are caputured. While the barrow-wight comes into the room, my eyes are just about glued to the page. And when Frodo shouts for help, I nearly fall off my seat...it's like I'm really there watching. And then, of course, the tidal wave of happiness and relief as Tom Bombadil drives off the wight I just love these books! __________________ Oh the thinks you can think! Think and wonder and dream...far and wide as you dare! When your thinks have run dry, in the blink of an eye, there's another world there... (from Seussical the Musical. Listen to it...watch it...really.)

09-22-2001, 04:20 AM	#18
Gandalf Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 32	sheeplova? Makes sense to me. I like sheep . The more posts I read here, the more I realize that there aren't really any bad chapters!

05-22-2002, 02:58 PM	#19
Snowdog Dúnedain Ranger of the North Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Ruins of Arnor Posts: 892	Wow! This is a hard question... I have to say that I like The Paths of the Dead and the preceding parts in Rohan. __________________ "I am an outlaw, I was born an outlaw's son. The highway is my legacy, on the highway I will run."

05-22-2002, 04:38 PM	#20
Ërendil Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 389	I like the choices of master Samwise because it makes me cry, and for the same reason i like the battle where pippin nearly dies. I like the grey havens and the scouring of the shire and basically all of the hobbit bits and gollum bits. They make me laugh and cry...i like hobbits. __________________ "You're one of the Abaharaki, oh I had forgotten. Look at me, I am completly drenched! I do hate the rain, it makes me so depressed..." "Hehehehe, moeru moeru!" "That's it, set it all on fire; we're gonna smoke out Escaflowne!" "Oh, I hit the wrong target... never mind that creature was useless to us anyway. Our orders were to get the girl? So he isn't our concern, we don't need him!" ^_^ Isn't Dilandau just fantastic? You just have to love the insane, murderous pyro :-D

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