And Then Éomer Arrived
A few notes on a properly heroic introduction
Lord of the Rings hits a different gear when Éomer son of Éomund rides into the story in the second chapter of The Two Towers, returning from a mission to exterminate a band of Orcs trespassing in his country. His introduction makes for a thrilling literary moment. It’s made all the more thrilling when the reader realizes …
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