The Two Towers

Style and Technique

The Two Towers, the second book in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, continues the events of The Fellowship of the Ring. Tolkien employs a high, archaic style that lends the work a distinct epic quality and solemnity. Descriptions of nature, battles, and characters are rich in detail and emotion, making the depicted world deeply vivid and realistic. The author incorporates elements of Norse and Anglo-Saxon mythology, weaving images and motifs from legends and epics into the narrative. The book's structure is divided into two main storylines, representing a departure from a more traditional linear narrative structure and allowing the reader to simultaneously follow the development of various events in Middle-earth. The book actively uses symbolism and allegories to explore the theme of the struggle between good and evil, as well as issues of choice, loyalty, and sacrifice.