Sam's loyalty to Frodo is unwavering, as he vows to follow him till the end, even risking his life. Sam inspires Frodo with his hope and positivity, reminding him of the good things worth fighting for ...

The Shire’s sprawling green hills and quaint village scenery slowly fade into the serene sunset. The setting is almost utopian—the world seems at ease, with no sign that trouble is brewing far away in ...

Underlying much of Tolkien’s writings, especially in his The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is a deeply embedded theme of technology versus nature. In Tolkien’s eye, the oily, smoking march of technology, ...