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Next, the segment about the mysterious stranger who encounters Tom Bombadil deviates from expected character traits. Whereas traditional Bombadil was animated and eccentric, this portrayal is relatively subdued. The narrative includes a nod to a pivotal scene from the original work, emphasizing Bombadil's connection to nature but lacks the historical fidelity fans may expect.
Developments with Hobbits and Elves
A series of observations flood the reviewer's commentary on the hobbits presented in this iteration. Characterization critiques focus on the portrayal of the hobbit ancestors who are treated as dirty and unkempt, starkly contrasting the scholarly masculine traits typically associated with hobbit culture as established by Tolkien.