040 - Gollum's Fate is Decided in "The Forbidden Pool"

This week we discuss book 4, chapter 6, "The Forbidden Pool", from The Two Towers. 

Conversation Topics:  

Gollum’s funny reaction to being caught — way different from the puppy-eyed guy in the movies  

How Gollum’s actually pretty complex—big emotions behind that monster exterior  

Faramir being smart and moral when it really counts  

The creepy story of Minas Ithil and how the Ringwraiths came to be  

What Ithil (the moon) and Minas Morgul symbolize in all this dark lore  

Frodo’s internal struggle — how the Ring’s messing with his mind  

Trust issues—can Frodo really rely on Gollum/Smeagol?  

The scary route through Cirith Ungol and all that mountain doom talk  

How Tolkien drops long-lost lore in such a smooth way  

Timestamps:  

01:09 – Recap of Chapter 5

04:25 – Frodo’s wake-up call

06:12 – Faramir’s cautious watch

13:50 – Frodo tries to distract Gollum

15:11 – Gollum gets caught

17:33 – Gollum’s defenses

18:06 – Trust and oaths

19:01 – Faramir’s “doom”

20:15 – Gollum’s secrets

21:29 – Minas Ithil’s fall

23:34 – Final warning—Ungol

25:07 – Moon and trust wisdom

27:07 – Gollum’s split personality

34:02 – Gollum’s sharp mind

35:22 – Gollum like a cat

39:08 – Sarcastic or broken?

42:27 – Trusting treacherous Gollum

45:10 – Minas Ithil’s dark lore

52:37 – Palantír knowledge

55:16 – Emotions run high

56:30 – Fishy treat time

Todays "Food for Thought": Smeagol's Smelly Salmon

Smeagol's love of fish nearly became his undoing in this chapter. So of course, I had to make fish for Food for Thought!

-Salmon filets

-Thai sweet chili sauce

Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking tray with foil. Place salmon filets on the foil and coat with sauce. Bake roughly 15 minutes- adjust based on filet thickness. Done! 

This is one of the easiest and tastiest dinners Pat and I have weekly. Add some chopped broccoli or asparagus to the pan and everything is done at the same time!

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