Alice Rose Dodds-

Staff Writer

November, 2021
Science Fiction, Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings
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About Alice Rose Dodds

Alice is a Lord of the Rings enthusiast who grew up with Tolkien's tales. She loves all kinds of writing, from articles to stories to her debut novel, which she is seeking literary representation for. Outside of her writing passions, she is a passionate conservationist, trained Bee-keeper, archery dabbler and dog lover.

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LOTR: Debunking A Theory About Fell Beasts

Are these flying beats distantly related to the majestic Giant Eagles?

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LOTR: Why Does Lobelia Sackville Baggins Give Bag End Back To Frodo After The War Of The Ring?

Why would she do this when she has coveted it her entire life and finally got her hands on it?

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LOTR: Why Did Elrond Try To Make Arwen Leave Middle Earth?

What was driving Elrond? Do family ties mean less to elves than they do to people?

Zuko Fire-bending
The Last Airbender: Why Are Fire-Benders the Only Ones Who Can Create Their Own Element?

Is it because they all have fiery tempers? No — it's because the nature of fire is different from that of the other elements.

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LOTR: Why Does Gandalf Silence The Hobbits In Front Of The Mouth Of Sauron?

He doesn't allow them to express their grief when Frodo is presumed dead, despite being so affected by his own. Why?

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Star Trek: Deep Space 9's Most Heart Wrenching Moment

The love story that shattered the hearts of fans for years to come.

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LOTR: How Did Gandalf And The Balrog End Up On The Top Of A Mountain?

The fight between them is known as the 'Battle of the Tower,' but how did Gandalf and the Balrog wind up where they did?

Captain Kirk holding a Tribble
Star Trek: How Tribbles Became An Icon Of The Franchise

It's time to dive into the history, origins, and legacy of science fiction's most beloved furball.

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LOTR: Is There A Secret Ring Of Power That The Others Don't Know About?

Did Saruman create another unknown ring of power for himself, and did it gain the attention of Sauron?

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LOTR: This Extended Scene Completely Changes Boromir's Character

Boromir knew that the ring was too dangerous long before it consumed him, but he was in a pressured position.

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LOTR: Why Does Aragorn Challenge Sauron In The Palantir?

It was a dangerous gamble for Aragorn, so why did he take up this risky challenge?

Goldberry and Tom Bombadil
LOTR: Who Is Goldberry, And Why Isn't She In The Films?

Besides every great mythical man is an equally mythical woman, but who is this character that was neglected from Peter Jackson's trilogy?

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LOTR: Why Didn't Gandalf Warn The Others About The Balrog In Moria?

This is one of the least sensical changes that Peter Jackson made in his trilogy, and it's hard to explain away.

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LOTR: Could Sam and Frodo Have Redeemed Gollum If They Had Met Him Years Earlier?

Perhaps, if he had known what it meant to truly be cared for, Smeagol may have turned out differently.