The Wardrobe Door

The Wardrobe Door

Rings of Power, “Halls of Stone” Delves Deep Into Power's Corruption

Tolkien's point about power is subtle and applicable to everyone.

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Aaron Earls
Sep 13, 2024
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It should be no surprise that The Rings of Power deals with power, specifically the type that comes from rings, but “Halls of Stone” highlights the temptations inherent with power and a desire for more of it. We’re seeing those temptations take hold across Middle-earth.

In the early moments of episode f…

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