Chapter 1: The Road Begins
Frodo Baggins, the titular hobbit, is living a peaceful life in the Shire when he inherits a mysterious ring. Gandalf the wizard reveals that the ring is the One Ring, an evil artifact created by Lord Sauron. Frodo is tasked with carrying the Ring to Mount Doom in the land of Mordor to destroy it.
Chapter 2: The Company of the Ring
Frodo embarks on his journey with his fellow hobbits, Sam, Merry, and Pippin. They are joined by Gandalf, the elf Legolas, the dwarf Gimli, the man Boromir, and the ranger Aragorn. Together, they form the Fellowship of the Ring.
Chapter 3: The Flight to the Ford
The Fellowship travels through the Misty Mountains, where they encounter snow, cold, and orcs. They are forced to flee after a battle at the Ford of Bruinen, where Gandalf arrives to save them.
Chapter 4: A Knife in the Dark
The Fellowship continues their journey through the forest of Lothlórien, where they meet the elf queen Galadriel. However, Frodo is tempted by the Ring's power and briefly considers leaving the Fellowship.
Chapter 5: The Breaking of the Fellowship
As the Fellowship approaches the edge of Mordor, Boromir attempts to take the Ring from Frodo. Frodo escapes with Sam and continues the journey alone.
Chapter 6: The Two Towers
Frodo and Sam journey through the Dead Marshes and encounter Gollum, a former hobbit who has been corrupted by the Ring. Gollum agrees to guide them to Mordor.
Meanwhile, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli track down Merry and Pippin, who have been captured by orcs.
Chapter 7: Helm's Deep
Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Merry, and Pippin reach the fortress of Helm's Deep, where they must defend it against a massive orc army. Despite outnumbered, they manage to hold off the orcs with the help of Gandalf.
Chapter 8: The Road to Mordor
Frodo and Sam continue their journey to Mordor, passing through dangerous swamps and mountains. They are stalked by Gollum, who is torn between his loyalty to Frodo and his desire for the Ring.
Chapter 9: The Tower of Cirith Ungol
Frodo and Sam reach the Tower of Cirith Ungol, where they are capture by Shelob, a giant spider. Sam manages to defeat Shelob and rescue Frodo.
Chapter 10: The Land of Shadow
Frodo and Sam enter Mordor, a barren and desolate wasteland. They approach Mount Doom, where Frodo must destroy the Ring.
Chapter 11: Mount Doom
Frodo and Sam reach the summit of Mount Doom, but Frodo is consumed by the Ring's power and refuses to destroy it. Gollum intervenes and bites off Frodo's finger, taking the Ring with it. Gollum and the Ring fall into the fires of Mount Doom, destroying both.
Chapter 12: The Steward and the King
Aragorn is crowned king of Gondor and marries Arwen, the elf-princess. He establishes a new order in Middle-earth, while Frodo and Sam return to the Shire as heroes.
