Topic 1

Discuss the theme of friendship in The Return of the King. How does friendship play a role in the story? How does friendship affect the lives of the characters?

Topic 2

Who are the evil characters in The Return of the King? Who are the good characters in The Return of the King? Does Tolkien draw definitive lines between good and evil in the story? How do you know whether characters are good or evil?

Topic 3

Discuss the theme of redemption in The Return of the King. Which characters are seeking redemption? Why are they seeking it? Do they achieve it? Why or why not?

Topic 4

Discuss the role of Gandalf in The Return of the King. What is his goal in the story? How does he accomplish this? How do the other characters interact with him? Why?

Topic 5

Discuss the imagery in The Return of the...