The Lord of the Rings: The Ring of Power seems to be following suit, and while some of the sprites are vindictive, or ambitious, or witty, in many ways they seem to follow the style of peter jackson , which is A gloomy remnant of an ancient and mysterious past. Elrond and Doolin's friendship was warmer and more pleasant, but to the elves it still seemed to be the exception rather than the rule.
But in the books...
While the elves in the books do have a lot of gravitas and mystery, they're often happy: singing celebratory songs, making fun of guests, they're downright happy. The first elves that appear in the book sing, laugh, and make fun of Frodo and his companions throughout the scene. At Rivendell, the elves joked that they couldn't tell the difference between what a mortal would say from a hobbit, , with the punchline: "To a sheep, other sheep certainly look different." Most notably The difference, perhaps the Lothlorian scenario, in which Haldir the elf aggressively declares that one of the soldiers was breathing so loudly that they "could shoot him in the dark". In the book, the line provokes a burst of cheery laughter, before Legolas says: "But they also say, you don't have to be afraid. They already knew we existed." As the incarnation of pure evil and the most important villain in the trilogy, Sauron 's power and evil are the focus of the story's heroes' struggle. Although his body was destroyed in battle at the beginning of the first film, his soul remained, and he appeared in a new form, the eye of fire with lightning that pierced through the top of Barador's fortress The wastes of Mordor, always in search of the One Ring and forever watching over his realm.
But in the books...
While the "Eye of Sauron" keeps popping up in the books, it's clearly used as a metaphor for Sauron's vision and incredible power rather than the physical form he takes. The eye is a symbol drawn on the shields of his followers, but it is only a symbol. Frodo sees Sauron's eyes in Galadriel's mirror looking for him, and in The Return of the King, there is a brief glimpse, with a sharp red glow on top of Barador, Like a roaming eye, but there isn't really anywhere that says it's Sauron's physical incarnation, or other than a glimpse of a terrifying eye in the face of a terrifying villain. In fact, the most direct description of Sauron's real face in the book is in a conversation between Frodo and Gollum, Gollum shiveringly said, "On his black hand there are only four fingers, but they are enough." .
This seems to suggest that Sauron does have flesh and consciousness, and may have even tortured Gollum himself when he was captured by Sauron's servants. However, whatever his image in the book is, it's almost certainly not the fiery electric eye in the movie.
The Lord of the Rings: The Ring of Power has the opportunity to correct a common misconception about Sauron in the book: As many fans and viewers have pointed out, Sauron was originally a shapeshifter who could disguise himself as any of the characters on the show, It could be none at all, an ability he eventually lost, but his journey from shapeshifting to being trapped in corrupt form is one the show has had a chance to fully explore.
Frodo's age and social status
The four hobbits of the fraternity are closely related, and the friendship between Frodo and Sam is one of the best and most consistent elements of the three films. In the film, the four appear to be the same age, about the same age, wearing nearly the same clothes, and often drinking beer together at the local pub.
But in the book...
While the book also has a lot (and even more) of hobbit humor and camaraderie, the social and personal dynamics are very different. When Elijah Wood played Frodo when he was in his mid 20s and the character in the book went to find the Lord of the Rings50 years old already. However, Merry and Pippin were 36 and 28 respectively - the latter age considered irresponsible and underage by Hobbit standards. Also, there was a 17-year gap between Bilbo's 111th birthday and Frodo's departure, meaning Pippin was probably a child when these events occurred. While they are clearly good friends and acquaintances, Frodo in the book is more of a middle-aged but young-looking man going on an adventure with his young friends.
In the book, as in the movie, the friendship between Frodo and Sam deepens and is confirmed throughout the story, but the two have very different social positions. Frodo was a member of Victorian high society, and Sam was his gardener/manservant, loyal to him throughout his long service. In the books, their relationship is more like the friendship upstairs and downstairs in Downton Abbey, but throughout the story, that relationship takes a turn.
The use of the undead army
's attack on Minas Tirith is one of the most dramatic scenes in the entire trilogy, with the fate of the battle changing back and forth several times. The terrible predicament of the city was alleviated by the arrival of the Rohirim, who reversed the tide of the battle, but in turn they were hindered by reinforcements from Haradrim, however, in the darkest hour, Aragon Came to the city from the dark Dunharro with an army of undead.
But in the books...
While Aragorn and his company did lend a helping hand when Minas Tirith needed it most, the Legion of the Dead was never actually there. The Grey Company, composed of Elrond's sons and Aragorn's comrades, came to help the besieged city. While Aragorn does call upon the cursed undead in the books, they were also released from their oath after Pelagir defeated the Umba pirates and never fought on the battlefield. Only the Grey Company moved the ships down the river to Minas Tirith for support.
Another possibility for The Lord of the Rings: The Ring of Power has emerged. When countless audiences are wondering who will become Sauron, the biggest advantage of loosely adapting Tolkien 's work is that it Unexplored backstories of interesting events and characters not covered by authoritative material can be explored. In this regard, one of the most convincing theories put forward is that of Halbrand's identity. Noble lineage, inner contradictions, quick temper, and extreme uncertainty make his case for finally becoming the King of the Undead convincing. He was cursed for betraying his allies and later returned to fulfill his oath. The climax of Return of the King is the fall of Sauron, the triumphant return of Aragorn to Minas Tirith as king, and the return of the Hobbits as heroes Shire exactly as they left. This is the oasis of tranquility at the end of their journey, and the gathering place for Bilbo and Frodo's final ocean crossing at the end of the film.
But in the book...
When Sauron fell, there were 6 chapters left in the book, and they weren't all about the movie's 5 different endings. In fact, there is still a huge enemy to overcome, Saruman is still at work, although his power has been weakened, he still takes revenge on the charr, and in the absence of Frodo and his companions Go down and do everything in your power to destroy the charr and rule it with a loyal mob. Destroying Saruman and healing the damage he caused to the land can be said to be the climax of the entire story in the book. It highlights what the Hobbit has been trying to preserve, and how easily it can be lost.
An adaptive choice between books and movies is always necessary, they are two different types of media that do not function in the same way. Ideally, the film could convey the greatest and most important things in the book in a new way, while concretely visualizing what was originally put on paper as purely imaginary. Some of the differences in the book were cut for narrative, or adapted into a more concise story, but the bookThe differences with the film point to some of the more important creative decisions made by the filmmakers themselves. As such, they provide a window into the adaptation process itself, and are always worth thinking about. Especially when it comes to new creations, this visualization presents fascinating new possibilities, as well as many potential pitfalls. Yet the fascinating world Tolkien created is as fascinating as ever.
