The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Quotes

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Overview

Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron’s forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam take the ring closer to the heart of Mordor, the dark lord’s realm.

  • Bilbo Baggins completed his book, and Frodo Baggins reflected that there was more to add. Bilbo had mentioned that his part in the story would come to an end, and every character had a role to play in the tale.

Bilbo Baggins completed his book, and Frodo Baggins reflected that there was more to add. Bilbo had mentioned that his part in the story would come to an end, and every character had a role to play in the tale.

  • The characters express despair at the fading sun’s warmth, anticipating prolonged darkness. Despite the gloom, one character finds hope, indicating the departure of Orcs as a potential sign of change or relief from the prevailing darkness.

The characters express despair at the fading sun's warmth, anticipating prolonged darkness. Despite the gloom, one character finds hope, indicating the departure of Orcs as a potential sign of change or relief from the prevailing darkness.

  • In the conversation, a character mentions Dwarves swimming with hairy women, feeling a tingling sensation in their fingers after drinking. Another character comments on someone being unable to handle alcohol. The dialogue humorously discusses the search for a specific type of beer.

In the conversation, a character mentions Dwarves swimming with hairy women, feeling a tingling sensation in their fingers after drinking. Another character comments on someone being unable to handle alcohol. The dialogue humorously discusses the search for a specific type of beer.

  • A leader calls upon a warrior to honor his pledge. The warrior reminds the leader only the King of Gondor can command him. The leader affirms the oath has been renewed and asks the warrior to fight for them and reclaim his honor. The leader seeks a response.

A leader calls upon a warrior to honor his pledge. The warrior reminds the leader only the King of Gondor can command him. The leader affirms the oath has been renewed and asks the warrior to fight for them and reclaim his honor. The leader seeks a response.

  • The speaker urges his comrades to stand firm, acknowledging their shared fear and the potential for betrayal. He declares that although a time may come when humanity falters, today they will not yield, even if faced with imminent danger and the collapse of their civilization.

The speaker urges his comrades to stand firm, acknowledging their shared fear and the potential for betrayal. He declares that although a time may come when humanity falters, today they will not yield, even if faced with imminent danger and the collapse of their civilization.

  • The dialogue involves a character warning against harming a precious object and confronting another for breaking a promise. The mention of climbing heights, betrayal, and the importance of a character named Frodo are key elements in the exchange.

The dialogue involves a character warning against harming a precious object and confronting another for breaking a promise. The mention of climbing heights, betrayal, and the importance of a character named Frodo are key elements in the exchange.

  • The leader departs due to hopelessness and obligation. Despite the outnumbered forces against Mordor, they will fight. Plans are left for the successor to lead in his absence, showing commitment to facing the upcoming battle.

The leader departs due to hopelessness and obligation. Despite the outnumbered forces against Mordor, they will fight. Plans are left for the successor to lead in his absence, showing commitment to facing the upcoming battle.

  • A threat is made to protect someone from being touched, warning not to interfere with the Nazgûl’s target. The tardiness of someone is pointed out, and the presence of a task requiring knife skills is acknowledged.

A threat is made to protect someone from being touched, warning not to interfere with the Nazgûl's target. The tardiness of someone is pointed out, and the presence of a task requiring knife skills is acknowledged.

  • Gandalf admits to the bleak situation, acknowledging the lack of hope for Frodo and Sam’s quest. The enemy is powerful and prepared, with Orcs, Men, and Haradrim united against them, indicating the formidable challenges ahead.

Gandalf admits to the bleak situation, acknowledging the lack of hope for Frodo and Sam's quest. The enemy is powerful and prepared, with Orcs, Men, and Haradrim united against them, indicating the formidable challenges ahead.

  • Two characters have an intense moment where one offers their hand, but the other hesitates. There is a plea not to let go and a request to reach out, ending with the name “Frodo” being mentioned.

Two characters have an intense moment where one offers their hand, but the other hesitates. There is a plea not to let go and a request to reach out, ending with the name "Frodo" being mentioned.

  • In a pivotal scene, a character defies an enemy claiming invincibility by revealing her true identity as a woman, which becomes her weapon in defeating the foe. The moment ends in a triumphant victory as help arrives in the form of support from a friend.

In a pivotal scene, a character defies an enemy claiming invincibility by revealing her true identity as a woman, which becomes her weapon in defeating the foe. The moment ends in a triumphant victory as help arrives in the form of support from a friend.

  • In a critical moment, the Riders of Rohan are called upon to fulfill their oaths to defend their lord and land. Faramir realizes the city is lost and urges his men to ride for Minas Tirith without delay.

In a critical moment, the Riders of Rohan are called upon to fulfill their oaths to defend their lord and land. Faramir realizes the city is lost and urges his men to ride for Minas Tirith without delay.

  • An epic battle scene where a character defeats a formidable opponent and remarks on the victory by exclaiming “That still only counts as one.” The defeated opponent recognizes the victor despite their mask.

An epic battle scene where a character defeats a formidable opponent and remarks on the victory by exclaiming "That still only counts as one." The defeated opponent recognizes the victor despite their mask.

  • Two companions reflect on the possibility of death but find hope in the thought of standing together in battle. They share a moment of nostalgia about home and the coming spring.

Two companions reflect on the possibility of death but find hope in the thought of standing together in battle. They share a moment of nostalgia about home and the coming spring.

  • Two characters discuss the risks involved in a dangerous mission, acknowledging the slim chances of success but deciding to proceed anyway to avoid suspicion and trick their enemy.

Two characters discuss the risks involved in a dangerous mission, acknowledging the slim chances of success but deciding to proceed anyway to avoid suspicion and trick their enemy.

  • The characters discuss encouraging the smithy despite doubts about his ability. They debate whether Merry should join the war, arguing he has the same cause as others.

The characters discuss encouraging the smithy despite doubts about his ability. They debate whether Merry should join the war, arguing he has the same cause as others.

  • The speaker reassures someone not to cry, implying that tears can also convey goodness. They mention it’s time for a crucial decision or action, prompting curiosity about the meaning behind this statement.

The speaker reassures someone not to cry, implying that tears can also convey goodness. They mention it's time for a crucial decision or action, prompting curiosity about the meaning behind this statement.

  • In a heartfelt moment, the characters receive recognition for their valor, starting a new era in Middle-earth as they are honored for their bravery and selflessness.

In a heartfelt moment, the characters receive recognition for their valor, starting a new era in Middle-earth as they are honored for their bravery and selflessness.

  • After a long journey, the Fellowship of the Ring parted ways as a new era in Middle-earth began. Their strong bonds remained as they returned home, marking the end of their quest and the beginning of a new chapter.

After a long journey, the Fellowship of the Ring parted ways as a new era in Middle-earth began. Their strong bonds remained as they returned home, marking the end of their quest and the beginning of a new chapter.

  • A character named Brego encounters a blocked path kept by the dead. Unfearful of death, Brego acknowledges the closure of the way by the deceased and accepts the challenge ahead.

A character named Brego encounters a blocked path kept by the dead. Unfearful of death, Brego acknowledges the closure of the way by the deceased and accepts the challenge ahead.

  • Brego expresses fearlessness towards death. A discussion ensues about the rareness of such courage, comparing the actions of an Elf and a Dwarf. The need for speed and efficiency due to the long journey ahead is emphasized.

Brego expresses fearlessness towards death. A discussion ensues about the rareness of such courage, comparing the actions of an Elf and a Dwarf. The need for speed and efficiency due to the long journey ahead is emphasized.

  • After a journey, a character returns and comforts another by asking them to rest their tired head, showing care and compassion in a heartfelt moment.

After a journey, a character returns and comforts another by asking them to rest their tired head, showing care and compassion in a heartfelt moment.

  • In the dialogue, one character asks if the other intends to leave, but the response is reassurance that they will stay to care for them. However, a playful banter over a shiny shirt ensues, emphasizing their bond and camaraderie.

In the dialogue, one character asks if the other intends to leave, but the response is reassurance that they will stay to care for them. However, a playful banter over a shiny shirt ensues, emphasizing their bond and camaraderie.

  • Living are blocked by the Dead from passing. The speaker refuses to be stopped. The path is closed, created by the deceased.

Living are blocked by the Dead from passing. The speaker refuses to be stopped. The path is closed, created by the deceased.

  • A call to action is heralded, prophecying the restoration of a broken sword, the return of kingship, and the need to re-forge the weapon. The urgency arises as it is realized that someone with cold hands must take on this crucial task.

A call to action is heralded, prophecying the restoration of a broken sword, the return of kingship, and the need to re-forge the weapon. The urgency arises as it is realized that someone with cold hands must take on this crucial task.

  • A character invites a lady to ride with them, and then commands others to form up and move out. The dialogue suggests a sense of urgency and readiness for action.

A character invites a lady to ride with them, and then commands others to form up and move out. The dialogue suggests a sense of urgency and readiness for action.

  • Éowyn asks for release, but it is deemed a bad idea. Despite being dead, they are useful. The oath is considered fulfilled, and they are allowed to go.

Éowyn asks for release, but it is deemed a bad idea. Despite being dead, they are useful. The oath is considered fulfilled, and they are allowed to go.

  • The conversation conveys a heartfelt wish for happiness between two people. One person questions the other’s intention to leave, indicating a change in plans or circumstances. There is a sense of surprise or disappointment expressed by the speaker.

The conversation conveys a heartfelt wish for happiness between two people. One person questions the other's intention to leave, indicating a change in plans or circumstances. There is a sense of surprise or disappointment expressed by the speaker.

  • Aragorn encourages Frodo when he is struggling to carry the Ring, offering to carry Frodo instead. This powerful moment showcases the strength of their friendship and demonstrates the selflessness and support that Aragorn provides during Frodo’s difficult journey.

Aragorn encourages Frodo when he is struggling to carry the Ring, offering to carry Frodo instead. This powerful moment showcases the strength of their friendship and demonstrates the selflessness and support that Aragorn provides during Frodo's difficult journey.

  • In the scene, one character encourages Frodo to keep going by reminding him of their goal. Another character alerts Frodo to a doorway as they continue their journey. The dialogue conveys a sense of determination and discovery.

In the scene, one character encourages Frodo to keep going by reminding him of their goal. Another character alerts Frodo to a doorway as they continue their journey. The dialogue conveys a sense of determination and discovery.

  • A character apologizes to Gandalf for a mistake, acknowledging foolishness as Gandalf looks at him. The character seeks forgiveness, showing remorse for their actions.

A character apologizes to Gandalf for a mistake, acknowledging foolishness as Gandalf looks at him. The character seeks forgiveness, showing remorse for their actions.