Description
This conclusion to Tolkien's epic myth begins with the members of the Fellowship scattering once again as they prepare to withstand the impending onslaught from the Dark Lord Sauron and his Nazgul.
Frodo and Sam continue in their hopeless trek across the devastated and evil land of Mordor, intent on destroying the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. As they struggle to reach their goal, Pippin and Gandalf arrive at the city of Minas Tirith, where the Men of Gondor will soon make a stand against the armies of Sauron. Denethor, Steward of Gondor, strives with Gandalf for power and supremacy as they prepare for Sauron's assault, but his pride comes crashing down as personal tragedy strikes and defeat seems imminent.
Then out of apparent doom rises a new king and new hope. Aragorn and Gandalf risk all, leading an assault on the Dark Lord himself in an attempt to distract him from the Ringbearer and perhaps give Frodo time to destroy the Ring. At the end of it all, can Frodo resist the temptation of the One Ring itself?
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Progeny Press' Return of the King English/Language Arts PDF curriculum will provide your High School grade student with:
Author Biography: Journey through the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, uncovering the captivating history behind both the renowned author and the epic novel.
Vocabulary: Engage in diverse activities designed to enhance retention and foster language growth.
Literary Techniques: Explore the literary artistry with a focus on characterization, archaic language, rhythm, hubris, extended metaphor, imagery, alliteration, assonance, anthropomorphism, irony, foreshadowing, eucatastrophe, comic relief, allusions, parochialism, dramatic structure, and the dynamics between static and dynamic characters. Unearth themes of heroism, narcissism, and resolution.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Gain insight through moral lessons, navigating the choices between conflicting forces, Christ figure in literature, the complexities of fallen humanity, wisdom derived from grief, the significance of great deeds, scriptural parallels, the allure of temptation, the power of evil, the implications of death wishes, the resonance of hope in Psalms, principles of stewardship, the essence of pity, the dynamics of endings and changes, reflections on wealth and power, the art of moving on, interdependence, just war considerations, and contemplations on the nature of evil.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Engage in prequel reviews, map character movements, conduct research on kings, create a Middle-earth map, delve into harrowing tales, explore the concept of martyrs, analyze the feudal system, participate in essays or debates on women in battle, Rohirrim culture, armor design, Denethor and Saul's character comparisons, prophecy interpretations, Pippin vs. Merry analyses, discussions on duty, light and darkness explorations, research on fortress walls, compose victory songs or poems, express through watercolors, enact the crowning of Aragorn, explore living will concepts, compare contemporary coronations, examine Christ’s second coming parallels, luck dynamics, healing principles, reflections on death and immortality, delve into messianic imagery, explore themes of growing up, patterns of providence, analyze female characters, create short stories, and dramatize key scenes. Additionally, delve into interviews or research on PTSD.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Get addtional book recommendations with an in-depth reading list of books by Tolkien, and other books and movies that relate to, The Return of the King
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