Prompt 5: In literature, the seasons have archetypal symbolic significance. They commonly represent the different stages of human life. In The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo's journey takes
him through all four seasons with the events of the story reflecting what each season
represents. Using details from the novel, construct an essay that explains how the symbolism
of Fall and Winter are reflected in what happens during the plot of FotR. You should provide
specific details as well as your own explanation for why those details relate to the symbolism of
the seasons.