The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
In this part of the book, I noticed how Tolkien was so creative when it comes to his characters. Each has their own special thing that makes them different from everyone else.
Although the fellowship was disbanded and Boromir was slain by orc-arrows, the company remained true to their duty. The elf, dwarf, and man, remained together and decided to track the two halflings - Pippin and Merry, who were captured by the orcs. In the capture, the hobbits showed their strength and intelligence.
New characters were introduced as the book progressed. Pippin and Merry met Treebeard, or the Ent, or Fangorn. While in other tales, trees are believed to be the wisest because they're one of the oldest, Tolkien did something else. He made them strong, strong enough to face Saruman's Isengard.
The King of Rohan - Theoden, and the siblings Eowyn and Eomer were also introduced, along with the servant of Rohan and traitor - Grima. I personally adored Theoden here because his decisions indeed belonged to a king, and how he formed his words define his authority very well.
Gandalf also appeared at last, as a white wizard this time, cloaked in white and stronger than ever. He was the symbol of hope, for me. I hurried to start this part just to see him alive again.
While in the movie Aragorn was still full of doubt, I see how he's coming out of his shell in this part, leaving the ranger for most of the time, becoming the king he was supposed to be, more and more.
Legolas and Gimli had been close friends, so it seems, and even promised to take a trip together (oh how my heart melts ;)) But while reading their friendship, I sort of got anxious to come to the part where Frodo and Sam would show up again.
And my waiting wasn't all in vain. When the two dear hobbits showed up, another creature joined them. Gollum, or Smeagol, who had a lust for the Precious. Honestly, he makes me laugh for most of the time. Every time I come to the parts where he delivers his lines, it was as if I could hear him, even his hisses. We swore! We swore on the Precious! Haha, he's one of my favorites, but not because of that, because he seems so terribly confused for most of the time. If I hadn't seen the films, I'm pretty sure I'd support Frodo's beliefs - that he shall return, and will be cured of his lust for the Precious.
Sam proved his great quality as a friend to Frodo this time. I cannot believe that one could do what he had done - stick-up with his master. Even when Frodo is getting weaker, and harder to manage, he keeps on accompanying him, always believing that it is the One's devilry and not his master's. For most of the time though, I pitied the three - Frodo, Sam, and Smeagol.
There was another new character who'd be significant in the following parts, I believe. Faramir, Captain of Gondor. I was so awed by the strength he showed and he indeed showed his quality: the very highest. It is important to remember that he is the little brother of Boromir who was the first to die.
I expected this part to be sort of boring, but then, it was unexpectedly rich with plot, and always, full of surprises.
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