The Fellowship of Ring - Important line from the chapter

·         The most important line from a chapter is…  (and explain why it is important and how the plot develops from that line)

 I believe the most important line from the chapter, and a throughout all of the series, was:

 "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the Darkness bind them."  

    This quote really caught my eye because it was repeated from the beginning of the book and multiple times throughout. The quote refers to the simplest item you could think of: a plain gold ring, not embedded with any jewels or gemstones and yet not a scratch can be made on it. I really liked the symbolism that J.R.R. Tolkien used to describe it, because it is very simple and if it weren't a magical ring and didn't have an influence over others you might just not see it in the first place. The quote also supports how this ring that Frodo carries can determine the entire world's chance of survival against the servants of the enemy.

      The novel began by providing a effortless venture, that later presents a tense and slightly chilling story as Frodo and his companions try to escape the Nazgul. Nevertheless the plot changes almost as soon as this line is uttered by Gandalf and fear chills the bones of the council as they comprehend the true power behind the ring. This quote also encourages the group to proceed with their quest with haste and to deliver the Ring to Mount Doom, the origin of its creation, as quickly and stealthy as possible. Finally, I really enjoyed the quote because it used anaphora to catch your attention, and it consistently reminds you of this Ring's power and the potential it has to change the world for the worst.


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