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| title=The Shadow of the Past
| book=The Fellowship of the Ring
| number=2
| event=[[Gandalf]] tells [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] about the [[The One Ring|Ring]]'s history; [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] is appointed Frodo's companion.
| location=[[Bag End]]
| previous=A Long-expected Party
| next=Three is Company
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'''The Shadow of the Past''' is the second chapter of the first book in ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]''.
'''The Shadow of the Past''' is the second chapter of the first book in ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]''.


===Summary===
==Summary==
The disappearance of [[Bilbo]] is the subject of many conversations in [[Hobbiton]]. The general opinion is that Bilbo has finally gone mad and run off into the Blue. Some think that he is dead, many of whom suspect that he has been murdered by [[Frodo]] and [[Gandalf]] for his legendary gold (earned in the course of events in [[The Hobbit]]). Despite this ugly rumor, Frodo lives a long life in the community, continuing to throw [[Bilbo's Birthday Party]] year after year. Like Bilbo, Frodo shows what others call signs of "good preservation." He continues to live at [[Bag End]] and spend most of his time with his cousins [[Merry]] and [[Pippin]]. By the time he turns fifty, he has begun to grow restless. And the town is abuzz with the news of [[Orcs]] and [[Trolls]] and mysterious lands beyond [[the Shire]].
The disappearance of [[Bilbo Baggins]] is the subject of many conversations in [[Hobbiton]]. The general opinion is that Bilbo has finally gone mad and run off. Some think that he is dead, and there is even a rumour that he has been murdered by [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Gandalf]] for his legendary gold (earned in the course of events in [[The Hobbit]]). Despite this things eventually settle down and Frodo continues to throw [[Bilbo's Farewell Party|Bilbo's Birthday Party]] year after year. Like Bilbo, Frodo shows what others call signs of "good preservation". He continues to live at [[Bag End]] and spends most of his time with his cousins [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]]. By the time he turns fifty, he has begun to grow restless, and even in the sleepiest backwater of the [[the Shire]] there are rumors of trouble in distant lands.


About this time the wizard Gandalf appears. He tells Frodo that the town is in danger because of the ring of invisibility that Bilbo has given him. Gandalf explains. The ring was forged in the volcano at [[Mount Doom]] (or [[Orodruin]]) by the evil [[Sauron]] who wants to rule the world. The ring belonged to [[Gollum]], a Hobbit who owned the ring for a very long time until Bilbo tricked him out of it. Now Sauron and Gollum have heard that the ring is in the hands of a Hobbit, and Gollum is on his way to find it.
About this time the wizard Gandalf reappears. He tells Frodo that he is in danger because of Bilbo's ring. Gandalf explains that the ring was forged in the volcano of [[Mount Doom]] (or [[Orodruin]]) by the evil [[Sauron]] who wants to rule the world. After being lost for hundreds of years the ring was found by [[Gollum]], a Hobbit who kept it in his lair under the [[Misty Mountains]], until Bilbo stumbled across it while traveling with [[Thorin and Company]] on the quest to the [[Lonely Mountain]]. Now Sauron has found out from Gollum that the ring is in the hands of a Hobbit, and Sauron's minions may already be searching for the Shire.


Gandalf explains that the bearer of the ring never ages; for this reason Bilbo lived such a long life and Frodo himself has not shown signs of aging since he got the ring. Also, the ring exerts a mental power on its wearer. It is because of this power that neither Gollum nor Bilbo wanted to part with the ring when the time came. The power made Gollum evil; since Bilbo is good at heart, the power does not make him evil.
Gandalf explains that the bearer of the ring ages increbibly slowly; for this reason Bilbo lived such a long life and Frodo himself has not shown signs of aging since he got the ring. Also, the ring exerts a mental hold over its wearer. It is because of this that neither Gollum nor Bilbo wanted to part with the ring, although Bilbo was able to eventually do so with Gandalf's help.


Gandalf tells Frodo that if Sauron gains the ring he will be all-powerful. When Frodo hears this, he is shocked and doesn't want anything to do with the ring. Gandalf tells Frodo that it is not a simple matter of wanting or not wanting the ring; the ring chose him (Frodo). Gandalf tells Frodo that he must destroy the ring, and the only way this can be done is by throwing the ring back in the Crack of Doom in the depths of Orodruin.
Gandalf tells Frodo that if Sauron gains the ring he will be all-powerful. When Frodo hears this, he is shocked and doesn't want anything to do with the ring. Gandalf tells Frodo that it is not a simple matter of wanting or not wanting the ring; the ring chose him (Frodo). Gandalf tells Frodo that the ring must be destroyed, and the only way this can be done is by throwing the ring back in the Crack of Doom in the depths of Orodruin.


Frodo decides to leave the Shire in order to protect the people of his village. Just then Gandalf catches [[Samwise Gamgee]], the gardener, eavesdropping on their conversation. Gandalf thinks Sam has ulterior motives, but it turns out he only wants to go on this adventure with Frodo, whom he admires.
Frodo decides to leave the Shire in order to protect the other inhabitants, and Gandalf suggests that he makes for [[Rivendell]]. Just then, Gandalf catches [[Samwise Gamgee]], the gardener, eavesdropping on their conversation. Much to Sam's delight his 'punishment' is to accompany Frodo on his quest.


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Matt Stewart - The Shadow of the Past.jpg
The Shadow of the Past
Chapter of The Fellowship of the Ring
Number2
Synopsis
EventGandalf tells Frodo about the Ring's history; Samwise is appointed Frodo's companion.
LocationBag End
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The Shadow of the Past is the second chapter of the first book in The Fellowship of the Ring.

Summary

The disappearance of Bilbo Baggins is the subject of many conversations in Hobbiton. The general opinion is that Bilbo has finally gone mad and run off. Some think that he is dead, and there is even a rumour that he has been murdered by Frodo and Gandalf for his legendary gold (earned in the course of events in The Hobbit). Despite this things eventually settle down and Frodo continues to throw Bilbo's Birthday Party year after year. Like Bilbo, Frodo shows what others call signs of "good preservation". He continues to live at Bag End and spends most of his time with his cousins Merry and Pippin. By the time he turns fifty, he has begun to grow restless, and even in the sleepiest backwater of the the Shire there are rumors of trouble in distant lands.

About this time the wizard Gandalf reappears. He tells Frodo that he is in danger because of Bilbo's ring. Gandalf explains that the ring was forged in the volcano of Mount Doom (or Orodruin) by the evil Sauron who wants to rule the world. After being lost for hundreds of years the ring was found by Gollum, a Hobbit who kept it in his lair under the Misty Mountains, until Bilbo stumbled across it while traveling with Thorin and Company on the quest to the Lonely Mountain. Now Sauron has found out from Gollum that the ring is in the hands of a Hobbit, and Sauron's minions may already be searching for the Shire.

Gandalf explains that the bearer of the ring ages increbibly slowly; for this reason Bilbo lived such a long life and Frodo himself has not shown signs of aging since he got the ring. Also, the ring exerts a mental hold over its wearer. It is because of this that neither Gollum nor Bilbo wanted to part with the ring, although Bilbo was able to eventually do so with Gandalf's help.

Gandalf tells Frodo that if Sauron gains the ring he will be all-powerful. When Frodo hears this, he is shocked and doesn't want anything to do with the ring. Gandalf tells Frodo that it is not a simple matter of wanting or not wanting the ring; the ring chose him (Frodo). Gandalf tells Frodo that the ring must be destroyed, and the only way this can be done is by throwing the ring back in the Crack of Doom in the depths of Orodruin.

Frodo decides to leave the Shire in order to protect the other inhabitants, and Gandalf suggests that he makes for Rivendell. Just then, Gandalf catches Samwise Gamgee, the gardener, eavesdropping on their conversation. Much to Sam's delight his 'punishment' is to accompany Frodo on his quest.