... sets Frodo on his journey to destroy the Ring. When Frodo offers Gandalf the Ring, he refuses possession of it: "With that power I should have power too great and terrible Yet the way of the Ring to my heart is by pity, pity for weakness and the desire and strength to good. Do not tempt me! ... individuals to acquire this power by any means necessary. This one-track psyche often destroys friends, family, and loved ones in its unstoppable path of the pursuit of power. When obsession takes control, one will betray such bonds with no hindsight or remorse. Saruman the White betrays his wizar...

• Word Count: 1830
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... darkness bind them, In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie(Tolkien)." Master of storytelling J. R. R. Tolkien continues the lives of the fictitious creatures that he introduced in The Hobbit, in his modern classic The Fellowship of the Ring. He artfully illustrates the truths of the evil that plague the hearts of man. He tells a story of ... modern literary classic, it was something that almost didn't occur. British publishers were leery about taking on the project entitled The Lord of the Rings. In comparison to their American counter parts the publishing company was relatively poor...

• Word Count: 1879
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School