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 * THE TWO TOWERS**

By J.R.R. Tolkien

chapters 1-2-3

I chose this novel because i haven't read it before, but had read the other in its trilogy, I had avoided reading it three years ago due to less than subtle hints by my older brother, who was toying with my fear of spiders, that there was an entire chapter on them. I have since overcome my arachnaphobia and saw the novel study as a good time to read it. To read this book, the reader would of had to read the first book in the trilogy (the prequel to the first book as a bonus). The first book provides the main backstory and introduces the characters, which are all need to comprehend a story. Reading the first book would also provide insight to where the second book starts, helping the reader feel less lost, as a lost reader has a higher chance of loosing interest in the book. Before the events of The Two Towers, Frodo is gifted a magical ring from his uncle, Bilbo, and sets off on an adventure with Gandalf to Rivendell, home of the elves. There, Gandalf, Elrond and the rest of a council of mixed races decides that the ring must be destroyed in order to destroy a dark overlord by the name of Sauron, who's power would be completed and would be able to take on a physical form if he obtained the ring. Frodo then sets out with the fellowship, a team one elf, one dwarf, two hobbits, and a few humans, to destroy it.

You need to directly answer 3 questions and provide a plot outline for what you have read so far. 6/10

Chapters 10-11

Over the course of the story so far, Gandalf and Theoden have decided to go see Sauruman, the White Wizard.with them the brought along Gimli, as he had wanted to see Saurumans face. When they reach his tower, Saurman instills doubt in Theoden, causing him to ponder his alliance with Gandalf. After a while Thden breaks the enchantment and speaks against Sauruman. Gandalf breaks Saurumans staff, nulifying his magic, then the party departs. Sauron then comes to Pippin in a dream, and questions him. Gandalf and Pippin set out to Minas Tirith, while Theden and Gimli head for Helms Deep.

What plot twists or unexpected events happen as the novel goes on? Some plot twists include the breaking of Saurumans staff, the Ents in Fangorn, Boromir`s attempt to take the Ring, the taming of Smeagol/Gollum, and the resurrection of Gandalf ( who hd perished fighting a cave deamon called the Balrog.

Comment on the style of the novel. Is it easy or hard to follow the events? As the novel progresses, the Fellowship breaks apart in to three groups; Gandalf an Pippin, Frodo and Sam, and Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas. These groups switch back and forth in an intricate dance that will either switch at a tense place, or finish a particular plot line, making the switches more subtle and less of an annoyance.

Is the language in the novel difficult or easy? GIve examples and explain. The language of the story is more mature than others, and is found in all of Tolkien's work. it ives a feeling of intelligence in a character, which can be dumbed down or increased to suited the character. this writing style also helps depict vivid images to the reader (page 498-499) "There sat other guards, with drawn swords laid high upon their knees. their golden hair was braided on heir shoulders; the sun was blazoned upon their green shields, their long corslets were burnished bright, and when they rose they seemed taller than mortal men."

Chapters 12-15

Since the last chapters, Frodo and Sam have continued their flight from Gollum.their flight was in vain though as Gollum found them and tried to ambush them. Frodo was aware of this though, and they eventually subdued Gollum. Gollum then starts argueing with Smeagol, his nice, alternate personality. during this time, Frodo manages to get Smeagol to lead them into Mordor. during their new outset, they pass through the dead marshes, a long forgotten battlefield; where the dead rotted in their armour, and wisps roamed freely. Frodo fall into the thrall of a wisp momentarily, but Sam blocks his line of sight. They then reach the black gate, and can see no way past, Smeagol remembers another way, through Shelob's Lair

What is the climax of the story? The climax of the story is when the Hobbits escape from Shelob, the giant spider

What were the major things that helped to resolve the plot? Two major things that helped resolve the plot are 1. the taming of Gollum/Smeagol, and 2. the breaking of Saurumans staff