We’re not going to ask why Frodo and Sam didn’t just fly to Mordor on the eagles – we all know the eagles had to avoid being seen by Sauron’s watchful eye. While The Lord of the Rings films are nearly perfect – very few movies come close, especially compared to The Hobbit trilogy – some questions still linger after the story ends.
Tolkien created an incredibly detailed world in his books, and Peter Jackson brought it to life in the films. However, some aspects don’t quite make sense when you think about them closely—for example, why was Eowyn able to defeat the Witch King when Galadriel couldn’t? Or, how did Gollum intend to deal with Shelob as part of his journey to Cirith Ungol? We’ll be taking a closer look at these and other puzzling questions.
1) How is Shelob Still Out There Causing Chaos?
It’s strange that Shelob, with her insatiable hunger, is still living in the caves near Cirith Ungol. The orcs and Uruk-hai are quick to kill anything that bothers them, so why haven’t they eliminated Shelob, even after she’s preyed on some of their own? While they might occasionally offer her victims as a gruesome form of entertainment, Shelob isn’t loyal and will eventually turn on them too. It doesn’t make sense that they’ve allowed such a dangerous creature to remain alive.
2) What, exactly, is the flame of Anor?
Everyone remembers the iconic scene where Gandalf dramatically confronts the Balrog, sacrificing himself to allow the Fellowship to escape. He famously shouts, “You shall not pass!” and declares himself the wielder of the flame of Anor. However, the nature of this ‘flame of Anor’ is never explained in either the books or the films, and Gandalf never demonstrates this power again.
3) Why Did They Just Let Grima Go?
The Lord of the Rings excels at telling a story through emotions, rather than just action. However, there was one instance in The Two Towers where a more forceful response would have been justified. After discovering Grima Wormtongue had bewitched King Theoden, controlling his mind and will, the Fellowship simply expelled him from Rohan. He immediately returned to Saruman, revealing what he knew. Saruman quickly realized the significance of the ranger Aragorn. A simple act – like imprisoning Grima – could have prevented this information from reaching Saruman and potentially streamlined the story.
4) How Does Saruman Know So Much About the Fellowship’s Whereabouts, Yet So Little About Their Plans?
Saruman does have the Palantír, but his actions and understanding of events are often puzzling. He questions Gandalf about Frodo, saying, “What comfort did you offer the Hobbit before sending him to certain death? The path he’s on can only end in destruction.” It’s strange that Saruman seems so sure Frodo is going to Mordor, and not to Minas Tirith – the journey to Minas Tirith wouldn’t necessarily be fatal. Saruman’s lack of defenses around Mount Doom only makes sense if he believes Frodo is heading there, because he assumes the Fellowship will try to use the Ring, not destroy it. But if he truly thinks Frodo is going to Mount Doom, how does that all add up?
5) Why is Arwen’s Fate Tied to the Ring?
It really hit me hard when Elrond talked about Arwen. He said she was fading, that the shadow spreading from Mordor was going to take her. He called her the Evenstar, and said her light was going out as Sauron grew stronger. Apparently, her life is somehow directly linked to the fate of the One Ring, which is just…wow. But honestly, I’m left wondering how? Is she meant to represent all elves, or even all of humankind? Is she a symbol of everything good that will be lost if Sauron wins? Or is there a more concrete, literal reason for this connection? It’s strange because Elrond states it as fact, but we don’t actually get any real explanation of why he’s so certain. It feels like a huge piece of the puzzle is missing.
6) Why Was Galadriel Not at the Council Meeting in Rivendell?
The films clearly show the Council meeting where the Fellowship is formed was carefully planned. Elrond even opens by stating they’ve been called together to address the danger from Mordor. Given this, it’s strange Galadriel wasn’t there. She’s a powerful Elven ruler, known throughout Middle-earth for her wisdom and strength, and possesses one of the Elven Rings. It seems odd she wouldn’t be invited to such an important gathering.
7) How Did That Guard Outside the Gates of Mordor Not See Frodo and Sam Hiding Under the Cloak?
The biggest puzzle in this three-part story might be how Sam and Frodo disappear right before the guards’ eyes. One moment they’re visible while searching for a way into Mordor, and the next, their cloaks magically transform to look exactly like the surrounding rocks, hiding them completely. Was this due to elven magic, or did Gandalf somehow enchant the cloaks? The answer remains a mystery.
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