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    Movie clip: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - The Cure of Theoden Amongst a vast plain lies the bustling city of Rohan. This city not alike others as it houses the greatest riders in all the lands and a grand wooden hall that houses the king of all Rohan; King Theoden. On most days people would go about their own humble business and avoid conflict within the city. This was not like most days. A entourage of two men (Gandalf and Aragorn), an elf (Legolas) and a dwarf (Gimli). Each with their own set of skills and glorified heritage. Gandalf - a powerful wizard that fights to end the turmoil in Middle-Earth. Aragorn - The lost son of the king of Gondor and soon to be the leader of the army of the dead. Legolas - The wood elf that was…

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    The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (240-260) In the black, volcanic plain of Mordor, the Dark Lord, Sauron, forged his most powerful weapon in the fires of Mount Doom. Only there could it be destroyed. In The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, by J.R.R. Tolkien, Frodo and Sam must trust the foul creature Gollum to lead them to Mordor. With each step, the burden of the ring grows heavier and heavier for Frodo. In this…

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    I don’t remember 9-11. Yet, I am part of the generation that was old enough to remember the events when they occurred. I was just shy of five years old by a couple months when the World Trade Towers were hit in a tragic terrorist act and claimed thousands of victims. It was a pivotal point in American history, a pivotal point in world history. The question of the year for every American patriot was “where were you when the towers fell?” My answer? I was probably taking a nap. However, my lack of…

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    Wormtongue is a malevolent traitor who exemplifies J.R.R. Tolkien’s belief that power is corruptive in The Two Towers: Book One. Wormtongue is not an influential character alone, but he leeches onto the power of Theoden and uses the force of betrayal to attempt his own personal gain. While Wormtongue’s ultimate loyalty remains to Saruman, he manipulates King Theoden to weaken the power of Edoras. While Wormtongue’s method of manipulation and strategic influence over Theoden gain him some…

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    Summary: The Two Towers

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    J.R.R Tolkien is credited with having the second best selling book series in the world. The series has sold over 150 million copies. The Two Towers is the second book of the Lord Of The Rings series. The book was published on November 11, 1954. The Silmarillion paints a bigger picture to the overall story of The Lord of the Rings; it goes more in depth into the lives of characters and the lands they inhabit. The Silmarillion was finished by Tolkien’s son, then he published it on September 15,…

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    Frodo: The Power Of Hope

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    When faced with adversity good people use hope as a guide, compassion to rule themselves, and stand for what is right no matter the consequences. Faith for a better day, and the guidance of hope leads the fellowship to continue on in the fight against Sauron. When Frodo puts on the ring, he comes into perfect balance with the good and evil inside of him, and later Gandalf reveals it was him who guided Frodo from a higher place above to take off the ring giving Frodo hope to continue forward…

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    Two Towers Response In J.R.R Tolkien’s epic fantasy The Two Towers, Frodo and his friends are doing everything possible to stop the evil forces of Sauron. Some are trying to defeat Sauraman’s forces first and frodo, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam, are in their way to Mordor to destroy the One and most powerful ring. While some of the heroes encounter giant living trees, wizards, and huge orc armies, Frodo and Sam are led to Mordor by a corrupted little creature called Gollum. They could…

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    Written by J. R. R. Tolkien and directed by Peter Jackson, “The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers” continues with the endeavors of Frodo and the Fellowship to destroy the One Ring. During their journey to reach the Black Gates, Frodo and Sam realize they are being followed by Gollum, but only after Gollum attacks Frodo in an attempt to steal the ring around his neck. He ultimately fails to steal the ring, and Frodo and Sam make Gollum lead them to the Black Gates. While the aforementioned event…

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    The Eiffel Tower The tragic events that have recently taken place in Paris, France have been the motivation that has drawn my attention to the city and its artistry. The symbol most people think about when they think of Paris is the Eiffel Tower. Paris, also known as the City of Lights, is known for its rich art, culture, museums, and monuments. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous French monuments, and has become the icon of the city, although it wasn’t intended to be a permanent…

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    America and Europe as the shiniest regions. By focusing on Europe, the spot in the northwestern part stands out as one of the most brightest. It is how Paris, among many other epithets, acquired its “The City of Lights” title. Day and night in Paris reveal two opposite faces of the French capital. While the first delights you, the latter enchants you, especially if you assume the right spot at the right time. So read on to find out what these spots are and enjoy. PARAGRAPHS Paris at dusk…

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