In both Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit, Gandalf plays a key role in deciding the future of Middle-earth. But is he a commander? A leader? A mentor? A warrior?
These are some of the questions we’ll explore in Hall of Fire tomorrow as we explore the topic: Gandalf: wizard, warrior, white rider.
What does his wandering nature say about his character? That he befriends Hobbits (seemingly insignificant in the greater battle)? That being overlooked for leadership of the White Council bothers him not at all?
That he puts himself in mortal jeopardy to save others? And that he can see that the solution to large problems (Saruron, Smaug) lie not in mighty armies or the feats of elven lords, but in the actions of shire-folk arising to shake the towers and counsels of the great? Continue reading “Hall of Fire chat tomorrow: Gandalf: wizard, warrior, white rider”
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Hall of Fire is about to kick off — this weekend with a discussion of chapter 11 of The Hobbit. Come join us as we join Thorin and company “On The Doorstep”!
We’re done! Thanks to everyone who joined us. Next weekend we’re having a special chat to discuss Gandalf the Grey!
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“They were at the end of their journey, but as far as ever, it seemed, from the end of their quest.”
Tomorrow we’ll be resuming our chapter discussion of The Hobbit in Hall of Fire, joining Thorin and Company as they finally reach their destination — the Lonely Mountain.
The journey is over, the real adventure is about to begin. But why is the party so dispirited? Where is Smaug, the terrible guardian of the treasures of Erebor? Why does Thorin begin by exploring the front gate, and what does it say about the dwarves that they start thinking of sending Bilbo in through the front entrance when the side door initially proves difficult to open? Continue reading “Hall of Fire chats the Hobbit tomorrow!”
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Fans of great movies such as “Wilde” and “V for Vendetta” can never forget the remarkable performances of writer, actor, and host Stephen Fry. The tech-savvy thespian is also the UK’s most popular personality on TWITTER, commanding a stunning 3,000,000 followers — all of whom rely on Mr. Fry for his constant flow of erudite humor and humanist compassion. Ringer fans around the world and all of us at TheOneRing.net send *Happy Birthday* wishes across the miles to New Zealand, where no doubt PJ and Co. have celebrated Mr. Fry’s natal day with appropriate zeal! Chocolate Fish Cafe for dessert, anyone?
Read more about his character, the Master of Lake-town, and others from the upcoming HOBBIT films on our Characters page.
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Join in the fun with TORn Tuesday! LIVE at 5pm Quickbeam will be announcing some exciting things happening at TheOneRing.net and talk with Tolkien and Dreamworks Animation artists about dragons and fantasy! As always talk with folks in Barliman’s chat room LIVE. Check out the broadcast in our LIVE event section tonight at 5pm PST! [LIVE Event Area] (See All Times)
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We’re just about to begin our live chat in the Hall of Fire about Hobbit resistance to the One Ring. Bring your thoughts along and join our discussion!
We’re done! Thanks to everyone who joined us today — next weekend The Hobbit: Chapter 11!
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