Chapter Nine: The Great River and Chapter Ten: The Breaking of the Fellowship

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In this chapter, the Company continues down the river in their elvish boats. Gollum's presence is confirmed, and that he has been following them since Moria. Aragorn's spirit is renewed as they pass under the huge statues of Elendil and Anárion, the Gateway of Argonath. Orcs are sighted on the shore, as well as some great flying beast, but no direct attack takes place. They eventually go ashore at Amon Hen and make camp. Aragorn notices that Frodo's blade, Sting, is glowing slightly, a sign of orcs, though they may be on the other side of the river. After some discussion, Frodo takes a walk in the woods, where he is soon joined by Boromir. The Ring's corruption attacks Boromir and he attempts to assault Frodo to get it. Frodo puts the Ring on and climbs to the throne atop Amon Hen, invisible. He is confronted by the flaming Eye of Sauron, and soon takes it off. Frodo returns to camp and decides to leave. He departs by boat; Sam -- who cannot swim -- follows him, and Frodo is forced to save him and allow him to accompany him. The book ends there.
Most of this chapter was accurately represented in the film. The only major difference is that the orcs have yet to attack, though Frodo and Sam have already departed, while in the movie their attack, kidnapping of Merry and Pippin, and slaughter of Boromir occurs before the end. The stopping point is somewhat different, as in the films every member of the Fellowship who dies does it in the first movie, while Tolkien spreads it out more in the literary version.

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C