Easily my favourite chapter in the whole LOTR. I love the atmosphere of the scene, in Bag End with Gandalf and Frodo sitting and talking the day away. The history of Tolkien's Middle-Earth is revealed as grand and complete, and there are even some very dramatic moments when the nature of the Ring becomes apparent. Some of my favourite quotes, too.
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"I cannot read the fiery letters," said Frodo in a quavering voice.
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Eerie stuff. The whole schtick with Sam being hauled in by Gandalf is great, too. I like the way that you can sometimes hear him outside the window on a lovely Shire day cutting the grass. Makes it seem real, and the peace of The Shire contrasts nicely with the dark things that Gandalf is talking about.
I love the whole ancient wise master Gandalf instructing naive young pupil Frodo bit, too. The similar scene from Star Wars: A New Hope is also one of my faves, just thought I'd mention it.
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