How long was Gandalf gone researching the ring?
In Tolkien’s book, Gandalf is gone for 17 years before he returns to the Shire with news of the ring. In Jackson’s film, how long is he gone before returning? In Tolkien’s book, Gandalf is gone for 17 years before he returns to the Shire with news of the ring.
How many years passed between the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings?
The Hobbit takes place 60 years before the Lord of the Rings adventure, save for the new film’s prologue, which unfolds about twenty minutes before The Fellowship of the Ring begins.
Does Gandalf know Bilbo has the ring?
Yes. But initially, Gandalf didn’t know it was Sauron’s ring. He didn’t confirm his suspicions until Bilbos Birthday party.
How many years does the Lord of the Rings take place?
The Hobbit begins in the year 2941 and ends in 2942. The Lord of the Rings picks up 60 years later with Bilbo’s party in 3001, but then there’s a time skip of 17 years between Bilbo leaving the Shire and Frodo beginning his quest, meaning the bulk of the Lord of the Rings is set in 3018, some 77 years after The Hobbit.
How old is Strider in The Hobbit?
87 years old
The four hobbits had set out from the Shire to bring the One Ring to Rivendell. Aragorn, going by the nickname “Strider”, was then 87 years old, nearing the prime of life for a Númenórean.
Did Gandalf know what the ring was when he gave it?
Underhill) As ZenLogic and JMD mention, Gandalf did not know what the ring was until 17 years later. Even then, Frodo does not leave at once. After Gandalf shares what it is, he tells Frodo to prepare to leave soon, and if he does not return or feels threatened to go ahead and leave.
Why did Gandalf stay away from the Shire for 17 years?
Why did Gandalf stay 17 years away from the Shire after he found out the truth about the Ring before contacting Frodo, and when finally met him, he didn’t care if the Ring was safe as soon as he arrived? Did the movie get this part better? 8 clever moves when you have $1,000 in the bank.
How long does it take Bilbo to find the ring?
It takes him 77 Years from the time that Bilbo finds the ring until he tells the story about the rings of power. So why is that? First of all: He does not stay away for 17 years. He makes breif vistits from time to time during these years to check up on Frodo.
Why did Bilbo let Frodo wait until the fall of 2015?
As far as why he allowed Frodo to wait until the fall of that year, it appears that first of all he wasn’t sure that there was an immediate, pressing danger—he didn’t realize how closely the Nazgûl were pursuing the Ring; and secondly, he didn’t want to push Frodo too much. He did wish that Frodo took the threat more seriously: