The Parallel but Opposite Internal Debates of Gollum and Samwise Gamgee

The Parallel but Opposite Internal Debates of Gollum and Samwise Gamgee

Aviewer recently asked whether Gollum is a “grey” character oractually two characters in light of his apparent split personality,and it made me think about an interesting parallel with the otherextended internal debate in the story: Sam’s debate over whether toleave Frodo in Cirith Ungol. It’s a fascinating comparison, as itturns out.


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Tolkien Geek Rates Tolkien Related Memes, Part 2: The Return of the Meme

Tolkien Geek Rates Tolkien Related Memes, Part 2: The Return of the Meme

Ready for more chuckles (and maybe even some orcish laughter)?For part 1, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX2Sm0eraS8 Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienL...

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Is “The Lord of the Rings” Only for Boys? Let’s Interview an Actual Girl Fan

Is “The Lord of the Rings” Only for Boys? Let’s Interview an Actual Girl Fan

A child in my household once said she didn’t like The Lord of the Rings because it’s “for boys.” Well I happen to know some girls who also like the story (and other things Tolkien to boot), and here I...

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Tolkien Geek Rates Tolkien Related Memes, Part 1

Tolkien Geek Rates Tolkien Related Memes, Part 1

The internet has seen a lot of Tolkien related memes, and we all need a good laugh now and then, so let’s see how funny these things really are.Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur....

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Turin’s Weakness Is His Lack of Tolkien’s Greatest Weapon: Friendship

Turin’s Weakness Is His Lack of Tolkien’s Greatest Weapon: Friendship

A Lord of the Rings meme I saw recently made me realize that Turin, alone among Tolkien’s protagonists, seems incapable of forming close friendships with those around him. I think this might explain a...

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Tolkien Geek Game Night: Journeys in Middle-Earth

Tolkien Geek Game Night: Journeys in Middle-Earth

This video goes through some actual gameplay and I also discuss how the game incorporates Tolkien’s themes into the mechanics. If you want my review of the game, check this video: https://www.youtube....

23 Kesä 202553min

“It Was Always a Vast Globe” for Tolkien, to the End of His Life

“It Was Always a Vast Globe” for Tolkien, to the End of His Life

After my video on how Tolkien almost “ruined” his own mythology (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7YDFGc5j28&pp=0gcJCd4JAYcqIYzv), a member of my discord shared his work showing how Tolkien actually s...

16 Kesä 202538min

Why Do We Know So Little About Tolkien’s Most Impressive Heroes?

Why Do We Know So Little About Tolkien’s Most Impressive Heroes?

I mentioned in a recent video about Earendil (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM6enxxfj4c) that there seems to be a pattern of Tolkien writing impressive heroes but not actually giving us details on w...

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