Topic 1

Did Boromir redeem himself by trying to save Merry and Pippin from the Orcs? Why did he confess to Aragorn that he tried to take the Ring from Frodo?

Topic 2

Did Merry and Pippin influence the Ents’ war against Saruman? What role do they play within the company? Is it an important role?

Topic 3

Why does Frodo trust Gollum? Does he feel Gollum is his only chance to find his way through Mordor? Why or Why not?

Topic 4

Who makes up Sauron’s army? Why would these people want to fight with Sauron? What could he offer them?

Topic 5

Is Sam a good companion for Frodo? How does he help Frodo? Why does Gollum think Sam is not very intelligent? Is Sam more intelligent than he is given credit for? Why or Why not?

Topic 6

How do Boromir and Faramir differ? How are they similar? Does...