Time Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
““Show me the precious Ring!' He said suddenly in the midst of the story: and Frodo, to his own astonishment, drew out the chain from is pocket, and unfastening the Ring handed it at once to Tom. It seemed to grow larger a for a moment on his big brown-skinned hand. Then suddenly he put it to his eye and laughed. For a second the hobbits had a vision, both comical and alarming, of his bright blue eye gleaming through a circle of gold. Then Tom put the ring around the end of his little finger and held it up to the candlelight. For a moment the hobbits noticed nothing strange about this. Then they gasped. There was no sign of Tom disappearing! Tom laughed again, and then hespun the Ring in the air - and it vanished with a flash. Frodo gave a cry - and Tom leaned forward and handed it back to him with a smile.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, 1954
A magical ring appears, causing surprise and wonder among the hobbits, illustrating the power of unexpected events.
In simple terms: A mysterious ring causes astonishment.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity when faced with the unknown.
Themes
fantasy
surprise
magic
Mood
imaginative
playful
Type
literary
entertaining
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- role‑playing games
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Mystical objects
unexpected revelations
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the ring represent for each character?
- How does surprise drive the plot?
A Different Perspective
May trivialize deeper symbolism of the ring.
