LotR Book 3 Changes

 

The Book	The Movie
Chapter I: The Departure of Boromir
Aragorn races to the top of the hill. He seems to have missed Frodo by several minutes. He hears the horn of Gondor.	Aragorn briefly talked to Frodo before letting him go. He fights the Uruk-hai. Legolas and Gimli arrive to assist him. They hear the horn of Gondor.
Aragorn finds Boromir alone just before he dies and has a short conversation.	Aragorn fights the Uruk-hai leader, then has an extended conversation with Boromir.
The remaining three of the Fellowship put Boromir in a boat as a funeral, then search for signs of what just occurred.	The remaining three of the Fellowship put Boromir in a boat and watch him go down the falls of Rauros.
They discover Frodo and Sam’s packs to be missing, as well as one boat.	They see Frodo and Sam reach the eastern shore.
They deduce that the Uruk-hai belonged to Saruman, confirming Gandalf’s suspicions.	Gandalf discovers this information during his imprisonment and relays this to Elrond before the Council.
Chapter II: The Riders of Rohan
Aragorn and Legolas discuss the path the orcs will take and guess they will take the shortest route to Fangorn to avoid the Rohirrim.	After following them for a while, Legolas uses his elf eyes to discover the orcs turning northeast, towards Isengard.
While running, the Three Hunters discover some dead Moria Orcs, probably killed by the Uruk-hai in a dispute.	Not shown in the movie.
Aragorn discovers Hobbit footprints and the brooch of an elven-cloak.	Aragorn discovers an elven-brooch trampled by the Uruk-hai.
After a hard decision, the Three Hunters decide to sleep the second night of the chase so they won’t miss any other signs the hobbits may have left behind. They eat Lembas as they run.	Gimli states that they have not had food or rest for three days and nights.
Aragorn hears riders by listening to the ground. Legolas sees them clearly and describes them.	While tracking, Aragorn checks the ground and hears a thunderous sound. Aragorn listened to the ground while tracking them and guessed their scent has been detected. Later, Legolas sees the Uruks turning northeast towards Isengard.
As the Three Hunters sit and wait for the approaching horsemen, they are not seen until Aragorn stands and asks for news.	The Three hunters hide behind a hilltop rock until Aragorn seems sure it is the Rohirrim. He stands and asks for news.
The conversation between Éomer and Aragorn includes the name Strider, Lothlorien and the Golden Lady, questions of whom each other serves, Andúril, and Boromir.	The conversation is somewhat truncated, keeping only the necessary information.
Gimli vows to teach Éomer gentle speech for speaking badly of Galadriel.	Gimli’s banter draws Eomer’s ire and almost lands them into a fight.
Éomer speaks privately with Aragorn about Gandalf, Boromir, and their chase of the orcs. He names Aragorn Wingfoot.	Not shown in the movie.
Éomer places trust in Aragorn by lending him two horses of fallen Rohirrim on agreement to return them after their errand is done.	Éomer gives Aragorn two horses as payment for seemingly killing their friends.
They camp on the borders of Fangorn. Aragorn warns them about the perils of the forest. Gimli thinks he sees Saruman sneaking in the forest. Legolas discovers their horses are gone.	Gimli roots through the burning orc pile and finds one of their belts. Aragorn kicks a helmet in agony and frustration, then tracks the hobbits into Fangorn.
Chapter III: The Uruk-hai
Pippin remembers being attacked by the Uruk-hai. Merry cut off a few hands and arms before Boromir arrived to save them.	Merry and Pippin threw stones before and during Boromir’s rescue, as well as using their swords. Shown earlier in chronological order.
There are three groups of orcs: Saruman’s Uruk-hai, Mordor Orcs, and orcs from Moria.	The Uruk-hai meet a group of Moria orcs and Mordor orcs while traveling to Isengard.
The three groups argue about what to do about Merry and Pippin. The orders of Ugluk, the Uruk-hai leader, are to bring the Halflings back alive. The orders of Grishnakh, the Mordor orc leader, are to bring them back unspoiled. The Moria orcs want to kill them for revenge. Grishnakh questions Saruman’s authority over Sauron’s.	The Mordor orcs want the prisoners from the Uruk-hai. Ugluk refuses to take orders from lesser orcs. The prisoners will go to Isengard.   Ugluk’s orders are to bring them back alive an unspoiled, which causes an argument.
The Uruk-hai kill several Moria orcs during an argument. Pippin uses the chance to cut his bonds using the knife of a slain orc, but then reties them for appearances.	The groups argue over whether to eat the prisoners. Ugluk’s orders are to bring them back alive an unspoiled. Pippin cuts his bonds during the attack by the Rohirrim.
Merry and Pippin are made to run on their own legs part of the time.	Merry and Pippin appeared to be carried the whole time.
While running on their own, they are given some orc liquor to help them run, and Merry is given some orc medicine for his cut.	Pippin begs for water to be given to Merry because he’s sick. They force some orc liquor down his throat.
Pippin darts out of the line and tumbles to the grass, using his hands to loosen his elven cloak brooch and drop it on the ground.	When Pippin hears they smell man flesh, he uses his mouth to rip off his elven cloak brooch and spit it on the ground. It is trampled by some orcs. They are still being carried by orcs.
The orcs give Merry and Pippin some stale bread and raw, dried meat.	An orc complains of having only maggoty bread to eat. They want to eat the hobbits.
The orcs stop and talk about the whiteskins approaching them. This inspires the orcs to run faster.	Not in the movie.
The horsemen kill many orcs while still moving, then encircle the orcs during the night.	The horsemen suddenly attack out of nowhere with no warning during the night.
Merry and Pippin talk about eating Lembas.	Merry thinks they have made a mistake in leaving the Shire. They hear the trees talking and Merry tells Pippin about the Old Forest.
While Ugluk stops the others from running off, Grishnakh searches the hobbits.	While crawling away from the cannibalistic orc fight, Grishnakh catches Pippin.
Grishnakh raises his sword to kill the hobbits and an arrow pierces his hand. He stands and is ridden down and impaled by a spear.	Grishnakh tells Pippin to call for help just before a spear impales him.
The other orcs realize the hobbits are missing as the horsemen close in the circle. The hobbits are outside of the circle.	As the horsemen attack, Merry and Pippin escape the battle and dodge the horses. Grishnakh follows them and grabs Merry’s belt. Merry loosens the belt to escape.
The hobbits eat Lembas, then use Grishnakh’s knife to cut their bonds. They crawl first, then walk away.	Pippin uses a dead orc’s sword to cut his bonds, then the hobbits run away, dodging the battle
They look back on the battle and talk about their plans.	Not shown in the movie. They immediately meet Treebeard.
Chapter IV: Treebeard
Merry and Pippin escaped to the forest uninhibited.	A single orc follows them into the forest wanting to kill them.
The hobbits eat Lembas, drink stream water, and explore around. Treebeard hears them and likes their voices. If he had seen them before he heard them, he would have trodden on them, mistaking them for orcs.	The hobbits climb a tree to escape from the orc. Pippin discovers he has climbed up Treebeard, who thinks they are orcs. The hobbits are unable to convince Treebeard otherwise.
As they talk, Treebeard runs through his list of creatures. They exchange information and get to know each other.	Not in the movie.
Merry asks Treebeard of Gandalf and which side he’s on. Treebeard doesn’t understand what he means by “side.”	Pippin asks Treebeard which side he’s on while still being thought of as an orc. Treebeard is on nobody’s side.
Treebeard takes the hobbits to his home while they converse further about the quest, current events, and the nature of Ents.	Treebeard takes the hobbits to his home at Gandalf’s request to keep them safe. Treebeard tells more of Ents to the hobbits enroute.
Treebeard’s home has gate-posts, a rock wall, a table, a bed, and a stream.	Treebeard’s home appears to be just a clearing in the forest with a stream.
Treebeard gives the hobbits some ent draught, then listens to their tale. He asks them if they have seen the Entwives.	The hobbits drink the ent draught in the morning, and fight over the drink. A tree engulfs them until Treebeard rescues them. The conversation about the Entwives happened earlier while on the way.
Treebeard laments that nobody is on his side or cares for the woods. He stays out of the affairs of wizards and great wars.	Treebeard said this immediately after picking up the hobbits.
Treebeard tells the hobbits about his neighbor, Saruman, and how he doesn’t care for growing things.	Pippin notices smoke rising from Isengard. Treebeard says that is always the case lately.
Treebeard suspects Saruman of altering orcs, and blames him for the sudden increase in the orc population as well as for the cutting of the trees.	Not in the movie.
Treebeard has known many of these trees from nut and acorn. He vows to stop Saruman.	Treebeard sees the destruction of the trees after the Entmmot and says he has known many of them from nut and acorn. He howls and an army of Ents emerge to stop Saruman.
Treebeard counts the number of Ents and remarks how few there are left. He tells the hobbits how they lost the Entwives.	Treebeard tells the hobbits how the forest has grown wild and will harm other creatures because there are too few Ents to tend the forest. He tells the hobbits that the Entwives are lost.
The next morning, Treebeard tells the hobbits they are going to Entmoot. Pippin asks where it is.	While arriving at Entmoot, Treebeard tells them they are going to Entmoot. Merry asks what it is.
After deciding the hobbits are not orcs, Treebeard invites them to go walk around and drink from the stream.	After deciding the hobbits are not orcs, Merry pressures them for a decision on whether to stop Saruman. The hobbits stay at Entmoot.
The hobbits wonder and talk about Isengard; Treebeard and Quickbeam meet them. Quickbeam keeps them company for another day and a half.	Not shown in the movie. Entmoot appears to take place all within one day.
The Ents emerge from Entmoot marching and singing. They are roused and going to war with Saruman.	The Ents decide to not get involved. Merry reminds them they are part of this world, but to no avail.
Treebeard comments that they are likely going to their doom, the last march of the Ents.	Treebeard says this after calling the other Ents to attack after he’s seen the damage done to the forest by Saruman’s orcs.
Pippin sees trees moving with the Ents.	The hobbits see this after Treebeard’s howl.
Chapter V: The White Rider
After sunrise, the Three Hunters find signs of the hobbits: Mallorn leaf, Lembas crumbs, and a cut rope.	Aragorn reads the signs and discovers the riddle of the hobbits’ escape: footprints, cut rope, and other signs in the dust.
Aragorn seems to know more about Ents than Legolas. It is because of Celeborn’s warning that he is wary.	They hear the trees speaking to each other. Aragorn tells Gimli to lower his axe. Legolas tells Gimli the trees have feelings and can talk.
After seeing an old, hooded man, they get their weapons ready. They put the weapons away after a command from the old man.	After sensing an old man they guess to be Saruman, they get their weapons ready.
They talk with the mysterious man for a bit about their current pursuit. As the old man turns away, the spell is broken and they again raise their weapons.	As they prepare for the worst, their plan is to attack first, ask questions later.
The old man’s cloak is drawn apart, they see white cloth, and assume it is Saruman. As they attack, Gimli’s axe falls from his hands, Aragorn’s sword blazes, and Legolas shoots high in the air.	As they turn, a bright white light shines, covering the man’s face. Gimli’s axe is deflected by the man’s staff, as is Legolas’s arrow, while Aragorn’s sword blazes.
Legolas finally recognizes the stranger and exclaims, “Mithrandir!”	The old man tells them of their current quest in a voice that sounds like Saruman.
They sit and talk with Gandalf about what has happened to the Fellowship since his fall, answering many riddles and questions.	Gandalf reveals himself at Aragorn’s command. Legolas asks for forgiveness because he mistook him for Saruman. Some of this conversation happens later while camping enroute to Edoras.
Gandalf talks of the winged Nazgul, Ents, Saruman, Mordor, and the quest with the Three Hunters. He then reluctantly talks of his fall and return, a visit to Lorien, and gives them messages from Galadriel.	He tells them of his fall and return. After Gimli complains they ran all this way for nothing, Gandalf hints about the Ents. Gimli grumbles about Fangorn but quickly changes his tone when he remembers he could be in danger. Gimli then complains about how the new Gandalf is grumpier.
Gandalf calls his horse, Shadowfax. Hasufel and Arod also come.	Gandalf calls his horse, Shadowfax.
They ride to Edoras. Gimli rides with Gandalf.	They ride to Edoras. Gimli again rides with Legolas.
Chapter VI: The King of the Golden Hall
Aragorn recites a song-like poem in the Rohan language, then in Westron. It begins, “Where now the horse and the rider?”	Théoden recites one line of this before they charge out of the castle in Helm’s Deep.
They are stopped at the gates of the city by guards, speaking only the Rohan language.	They ride through the gates and on to the city uninhibited.
One guard says the horses they ride are of the Mearas unless his eyes are cheated by some spell.	Legolas says this of Shadowfax when Gandalf first calls him.
The king grants permission to allow the remainder of the Fellowship passage. They return Hasufel, Arod, and Shadowfax.	The remainder of the Fellowship ride silently through Edoras. Aragorn sees Éowyn briefly. Gimli remarks about the cheerfulness of Edoras.
Legolas charges Hama to keep his bow safe, as it was a gift from Galadriel. Aragorn refuses to give up Andúril. Gandalf quiets the quarrel and gives up Glamdring. Aragorn finally submits, as long as nobody touches Andúril. Gimli also gives up his axe.	The significance of their weapons is not mentioned. Aragorn gives up his sword willingly since it is nothing special. Gandalf isn’t shown having a sword.
Gandalf refuses to give up his staff, calling it a walking stick, and chooses to sit outside until Théoden hobbles out. Aragorn comments on the irony. Hama trusts Gandalf.	Gandalf refuses to give up his staff, calling it a walking stick. Hama reluctantly allows it, and Gandalf enters using Legolas’s arm as support as well.
They enter the hall and approach Théoden. He stands and greets them, but calls Gandalf a herald of woe.	They enter the hall, Gandalf comments on the courtesy of the hall. As they approach Théoden, Wormtongue tells the king Gandalf is a herald of woe and not welcome.
Wormtongue names Gandalf lathspell, and asks if Gandalf brings aid instead of asking for it, like the last time when he took Shadowfax. Gandalf comments on the courtesy of the hall.	Wormtongue names Gandalf lathspell.
Wormtongue speaks evilly of their connection with Galadriel. Gandalf recites a poem and silences Wormtongue. He raises his staff and there is a flash of lightning. Wormtongue cowers.	Gandalf silences him and shows his staff. A small struggle ensues between the Three Hunters and some of the guards of the king. Gimli holds Wormtongue.
Gandalf tells Théoden to take courage and walk outside with him. Éowyn and Aragorn see each other.	Gandalf frees Théoden of the spells of Saruman. Saruman appears to have possessed Théoden’s body. Gandalf casts out Saruman.
Gandalf tells Théoden to look upon his land, breath the free air, and cast away his staff.	Théoden becomes himself again, recognizes Éowyn, and comments on his dark dreams.
Théoden talks of his dark dreams, wishing Gandalf would have come earlier, and lamenting that this is the end of his house.	Gandalf tells Théoden to breathe the free air. Théoden stands on his own.
Gandalf guesses Éomer is being held prisoner for disobeying the king and threatening Wormtongue. Théoden calls for Éomer.	Éomer was banished earlier by Wormtongue for threatening him. He takes a company of horses and men loyal to him.
Gandalf whispers to Théoden about the current events, saying they need only hold out a little longer before all would be well.	Gandalf uses the attacks on Rohan as motivation to get Théoden to fight back.
Théoden laments the old linger and the young perish after hearing of Boromir’s fate.	Théoden laments about the old lingering and seeing the last days of his house after his son’s funeral.
Gandalf advises him to take a sword to remember his fingers’ strength. Éomer offers his sword to the king.	Gandalf advises him to take a sword to remember his fingers’ strength immediately after being healed. Hama or Gamling gives the king his sword.
Théoden chants a call to arms, and asks for his own sword.	Not shown in the movie.
After gaining the king’s trust, Gandalf tells Théoden they must defeat the threat of Saruman. Théoden chooses to ride to battle, while the people hide in the hills of Dunharrow.	After hearing the kids’ tale of the destruction of their town in the Westfold, Gandalf advises the king to ride out, but Théoden refuses to bring more death to his people. He decides to take the whole city to Helm’s Deep for defense.
Wormtongue tries to stop them from going to war. Théoden becomes angry with him for his leechcraft, but gives him the choice of going to war or hiding.	Wormtongue is thrown out of the hall. Théoden is angry for his leechcraft and almost slain by the king until stopped by Aragorn.
Gandalf calls Wormtongue a snake.	Éowyn calls Gríma a snake after he comes onto her near her dead cousin’s body.
Gandalf asks how long it has been since Saruman bought him, and exposes Wormtongue for what he really is.	Éomer asks how long it has been since Saruman bought him after  persuading the king to do nothing about Saruman’s Uruk-hai just before his banishment.
Wormtongue spits on the ground in front of the king.	Wormtongue spits in Aragorn’s hand after being offered a hand of assistance.
While discussing Éomer’s faithfulness and Gríma’s treachery with Gandalf, Théoden offers him a gift. Gandalf chooses Shadowfax.	Shadowfax is Gandalf’s horse, one of the Mearas; but exactly how Gandalf acquired him is unknown.
Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli suit up with armor before heading out.	Gimli and Aragorn suit up while at Helm’s Deep.
Théoden names Éomer as his heir, and then Éowyn after him.	While at Dunharrow, Théoden leaves instruction for the people to follow Éowyn after he and Éomer are killed in battle in RotK.
The king, with a host of more than a thousand riders with spears, rides north to confront Saruman.	The king rides to Helm’s Deep with many peasants and few soldiers.
Gimli rides with Éomer, with Legolas and Aragorn beside him. Gimli and Éomer put aside their quarrel over Galadriel for the time being.	Gimli rides while Aragorn and Legolas walk. Éomer is not present to quarrel with.
Chapter VII: Helm’s Deep
While traveling to the fords of Isen, Céorl approaches and gives them news of their defeats in the north. He tells them many soldiers are retreating to Helm’s Deep for defense.	Not in the movie. The king originally intended to go to Helm’s Deep.
Gandalf advises Théoden to change course and go to Helm’s Deep while he rides ahead on an errand.	Gandalf left on his errand after Théoden decided to empty Meduseld and go to Helm’s Deep.
Scouts report that a large host of Orcs and wild men crossed the Isen and are making for Helm’s Deep. There are also warg riders about.	Only Uruk-hai are shown going to Helm’s Deep.   The warg riders were turned into a whole battle scene.
The scout reports the size of the army.	After falling off a cliff while battling the wargs, Théodred’s horse finds Aragorn. He sees the size of the army while traveling back to Helm’s Deep.
The company comes upon random small bands of orcs here and there.	Again, somewhat shown in the warg battle scene.
Looking back, they hear the orcs singing and see the torches they bring. Théoden states they are burning the villages of the Westfold, rick, cot, and tree.	Éowyn says the wild men of Dunland are burning the villages as they go, rick, cot and tree after hearing the plight of the children who fled to Edoras.
Gamling, an old man, says the soldiers here have seen either too many winters or too few.	Gimli and Legolas say this of the peasants made to take up arms. Gamling is one of the king’s top men.
Gamling also tells them the peasants of the Westfold are gathered in the caves behind Helm’s Deep.	The peasants of Edoras travel to and gather in the caves behind Helm’s Deep.
Legolas wishes for archers of Mirkwood more than an army of dwarves.	His wish is granted. Archers from Lorien arrive at Helm’s Deep.
Gimli slays his first two orcs rescuing Aragorn and Éomer. Legolas is up to twenty, at least.	Gimli slays his first two orcs after they use ladders to scale the wall. Legolas is on seventeen.
After retreating to the Hornburg, Théoden resolves to ride out in the morning, and asks Aragorn to join him.	After retreating to the Hornburg, Théoden falls into despair. Aragorn convinces him to ride out in the morning.
The Horn of Helm rings out.	Gimli blows the Horn of Helm.
As the Éorlingas rides out, they see a forest has suddenly appeared in the valley.	The host sees a forest above the ridge outside of the valley.
Gandalf appears on a ridge, with Erkenbrand and a thousand men on foot.	Gandalf appears on a ridge with Éomer and a thousand men on horses.
Chapter VIII: The Road to Isengard
Gimli’s head is injured, but he boasts his count forty-two. He passes Legolas’s count by one. Legolas is not jealous, just glad Gimli is among the living.	Gimli, uninjured, sits on his last orc smoking his pipe. Legolas announces his count forty-two. Gimli retorts he is sitting on number forty-three. Legolas fires an arrow at the orc to tie up the score.
Éomer tells Gandalf he again comes unlooked for.	Gandalf told Aragorn the specific day, time of morning, and direction of his return.
They all marvel at the trees. Gandalf says it was not his doing. Théoden asks how it was done.	They see the trees as they chase the remaining orcs out of the Deep.
Gandalf gives a riddle as explanation for the trees to Théoden.	Not shown in the movie.
While the group going to Isengard sleeps, the rest of the men bury the dead and set the men of Dunland to work.	Not shown in the movie.
Hama is buried under the shadow of the Hornburg.	Hama dies during the Warg attack.
The men don’t burn the orcs due to lack of firewood. They are afraid to cut the trees due to Gandalf’s warning.	Éomer warned the men not to run into the trees as the orcs escape.
The King’s group is wary of the new forest they ride through. They don’t know what became of the orcs.	The orcs are clearly heard screaming while the trees have their way with them.  They do, however, ride through a forest outside of Isengard.
Legolas comments on the trees. He might understand them with practice.	Not shown in the movie.
Legolas speaks of Fangorn while Gimli tells Legolas of the caves of Helm’s Deep. Neither one wants to journey into the other’s domain, but promise to do so after the adventure.	Not shown in the movie.
Legolas sees eyes in the trees after leaving the forest. They see Ents talking to each other. Gandalf explains.	Not shown in the movie.
They pass a dry streambed and a mound. Gandalf explains his orders to the men of Rohan during the night. Théoden is gladdened by Gandalf’s strategies and preparations.	Not shown in the movie.
As they approach Isengard, Aragorn comments on the smoke. Éomer says smoke is ever rising from there lately.	Pippin sees the smoke and Treebeard says smoke always rises from there these days.
A black darkness engulfs and surrounds them as it passes northward. They draw no weapons and no harm comes to them.	Not shown in the movie.
Back in Helm’s Deep, the trees are gone the next day, and a huge mound has been created.	Not shown in the movie.
As the King’s group awakes, the dry river now runs again. They pass a pillar bearing Saruman’s White Hand, but it now has red fingernails.	The Ents are shown breaking the dam to release the river at Treebeard’s command.
They arrive at Isengard through mists and survey the damage. The Huorns have already left.	They arrive at Isengard through a forest and survey the damage.
The hobbits greet the travelers most courteously.	The hobbits appear to be drunk, but are still somewhat courteous.
Théoden marvels at the hobbits. They begin to tell him of the history of smoking before Gandalf stops them.	Gimli is flabbergasted that after the long chase they find the hobbits smoking and Gandalf is annoyed.
Gandalf and Théoden ride to the north part of Isengard to talk to Treebeard, who is getting a drink of fresh water. Other Ents are standing guard.	Treebeard stands near the tower of Orthanc.
Chapter IX: Flotsam and Jetsam
While Théoden, Gandalf, and company talk to Treebeard, the three hunters have a small picnic with the hobbits.	Not shown in the movie.
They comment on how the hobbits have grown, and how the trial with the orcs doesn’t seem to have affected them much. They smoke outside.	Not shown in the movie.
Aragorn gives the hobbits their weapons back as well as Pippin’s brooch.	Their weapons were burned along with their belts by Rohan.
The hobbits and the hunters update each other on their journeys apart from each other.	Not shown in the movie.
They tell of the Ents’ attack on Isengard.	Shown rather than told about.
They tell of hiding on the edge of Isengard waiting for the Uruk-hai to leave and how the huorns left south in a shadow.	The hobbits see Isengard being emptied while traveling with Treebeard in Fangorn.
They tell how Gandalf appeared in the night wanting to talk to Treebeard. They are surprised.	Treebeard takes the hobbits to Gandalf to question as to whether they are orcs.
They tell of Grima’s arrival and entry into Orthanc.	Wormtongue had already arrived at Orthanc before the Uruk-hai were sent out. He watches the attacks with Saruman.
The hobbits were commissioned to gather man-food for twenty-five people, and they mention how they found the pipe-weed. Aragorn thinks it curious Saruman has the pipe-weed.	Merry and Pippin find apples floating, which leads them to find the pipe-weed and other food. They wonder about Treebeard’s feelings about the pipe-weed.
Chapter X: The Voice of Saruman
The group approaches Orthanc. Gimli wishes to compare Saruman against Gandalf.	The group is met by Treebeard near the entrance of Orthanc. Gimli wants to have Saruman’s head and be off.
Pippin asks if Saruman will shoot at them and pour fire out the windows, or put a spell on them. Gandalf thinks the spell more likely. He warns of Saruman’s voice.	Saruman pours fire out of his staff at Gandalf. The fire engulfs him, but quickly dissipates and does no harm to Gandalf.
The key figures and their guards walk up the steps and approach the door. Merry and Pippin stay at the foot of the stairs.	Everybody but Treebeard is on horseback at a distance from the tower. The horses are still standing in water. The guards are absent.
Gandalf beats on the door with his staff and calls Saruman out. Initially, Wormtongue answers, but is commanded to fetch his master.	Aragorn whispers for Saruman to show himself. Gandalf warns that Saruman is still dangerous even in defeat.
Saruman appears at the window above the door. Gimli notices some resemblances.	Saruman appears at the top of the tower.
Saruman uses his voice to appeal to the group and win their approval. Some fall under his spell.	Saruman’s speech is truncated greatly. We don’t clearly see the effect of his voice.
Gimli, who doesn’t fall under the spell, warns of Saruman’s treachery. Saruman briefly shows anger.	Gimli has enough of Saruman and tells Legolas to shoot him. Legolas begins to grab his bow but is stopped by Gandalf.
Éomer speaks, and again Saruman flashes brief anger. He warns Éomer of future diplomacy.	Not shown in the movie.
Théoden speaks of Hama’s body which was hewn in front of the gates of the Hornburg.	Théoden speaks of the soldiers’ bodies that were hewn in front of the gates of the Hornburg.
Théoden references the House of Éorl and admits he is a lesser son of great sires.	Saruman references the House of Rohan and tells Théoden he is a lesser son of greater sires as an insult.
Saruman lashes out verbally at Théoden and insults his country.	Saruman does this after Théoden offers Gríma a chance to be free of Saruman.
Saruman turns his attention to Gandalf. They talk of the last time Gandalf was here as prisoner, and invites Gandalf to come up.	Not shown in the movie.
Gandalf makes a joke and then asks Saruman to come down and sets for the conditions for his safety.	Gandalf asks Saruman to come down. Saruman wants nothing of Gandalf’s pity and sends a fireball down at Gandalf.
Gandalf promises to return Saruman’s staff and keys after good behavior. Saruman rants about Gandalf wanting the seven crowns, the five rods, etc.	Saruman rhetorically asks what Gandalf wants and answers with the seven crowns, the five rods, etc. Gandalf’s purpose in coming is for information about the location of Sauron’s next attack.
Not in the book.	Saruman’s insults seem to affect everyone: Aragorn will not be king, Frodo will die, Gandalf sacrifices his friends, etc.
Saruman ends the negotiations but is commanded back by Gandalf.	Not shown in the movie.
Gandalf casts Saruman out of the order of wizards and breaks Saruman’s staff with his voice.	Gandalf tells Saruman his staff is broken after fending off the fireball.
Wormtongue throws a Palantír out of the window, attempting to kill Gandalf, but misses. Pippin picks it up, saving it from rolling into the water but it is taken by Gandalf.	Pippin discovers the Palantír beneath the water after it falls out of Saruman’s sleeve while lying dead upon a spiked wheel. As Gandalf talks to Treebeard, Pippin picks it up but it is taken by Gandalf.
Gandalf sums up the negotiations and gives brief analysis. He laments that Saruman withholds his assistance.	Not shown in the movie. Treebeard talks about washing the filth of Saruman away and the future of Isengard.
Saruman shrieks when the Palantír is discovered missing.	Saruman is dead, and probably doesn’t care about the Palantír at this point.
Treebeard talks to Legolas; he expresses his desire to visit Fangorn with Gimli. Treebeard thinks the friendship odd. Gandalf charges Treebeard with the watch over Isengard.	Not shown in the movie.
Chapter XI: The Palantír
Saruman’s pillar is torn down.	Not shown in the movie.
Merry rides with Gandalf and asks him many questions.	Not shown in the movie.
Originally planning to go to Edoras, Théoden and his group change plans and head for Helm’s Deep, then to Dunharrow.	They ride straight to Edoras, and hold a gathering honoring the dead soldiers. They stay in Edoras for a few days.
Not in the book.	Legolas and Gimli have a drinking contest; more interaction between Aragorn and Éowyn. Merry and Pippin sing and dance. Aragorn and Gandalf discuss Frodo’s whereabouts and fate.
While sleeping on the ground, Pippin keeps Merry awake with his questions of Gandalf and the Palantír.	While sleeping in Meduseld, Pippin gets up. Merry asks Pippin what he is doing.
Pippin sneaks to Gandalf and takes the Palantír, replacing it with a large stone.	Pippin sneaks to Gandalf with Merry watching. Pippin takes the Palantír, replacing it with a pot.
Pippin sneaks off to look into the Palantír by himself.	Pippin looks at the Palantír in the same room with everyone else sleeping, as well as Merry watching.
As Pippin looks into the Palantír, he is drawn closer to it, then becomes rigid, unable to look away.	As Pippin looks into the Palantír, he squirms around as if holding a hot potato, yet unable to let go. Legolas senses Sauron’s arrival via the Palantír.
Pippin lets a cry loose, waking everyone else. He falls back drops the sphere.	Merry calls Gandalf for help. Aragorn and Legolas also come. Aragorn takes it from Pippin and immediately goes limp and unable to hold the Palantír.
Gandalf throws his cloak over the Palantír where it lays. He proclaims Pippin the thief of the Palantír, and asks what mischief Pippin has done.	Gandalf throws his cloak over the Palantír as it rolls out of Aragorn’s hands and away from everyone. Gandalf again says, “Fool of a Took.”
Pippin repeats some words said to him by Sauron, giving him instruction on what to tell Saruman.	Not shown in the movie.
Gandalf calls Pippin by his name and commands him to come back.	Gandalf uses a magic spell to bring Pippin back.
Pippin saw flying Nazgul, battlements, and Sauron, who proceeds to question him.	Pippin saw Minas Tirith and the White Tree, and Sauron.
Gandalf tells Pippin he has no lie in his eyes, and remains an honest fool. He forgives Pippin and thinks their state more fortunate than they might have gone.	Gandalf reports to Théoden that Pippin had no lie in his eyes, and remains an honest fool. Gandalf deduces Sauron’s next move as an attack on Minas Tirith.Gandalf remains angry with Pippin until they mount Shadowfax, as does Merry.
Gandalf gives the Palantír to Aragorn for safe keeping. Gandalf deduces the link between Isengard and Mordor.	The whereabouts of the Palantír are not discussed. Gandalf already knew the link between Isengard and Mordor when Saruman used the Palantír in front of Gandalf.
Gandalf resolves to get Pippin to safer ground ahead of everyone. Gandalf instructs the others to hurry.	After council with Théoden and instructions to Aragorn, Gandalf resolves to ride for Minas Tirith after Théoden refuses to help Gondor.
A Nazgul flies overhead, and Gandalf commands everyone to depart immediately. Shadowfax speeds away with Gandalf and Pippin.	Gandalf leaves in a hurry to warn Gondor after Théoden’s refusal to help. Merry chastises Pippin for looking and clues him in that Sauron thinks he has the ring. Their parting is sad. Merry laments that he won’t be there to watch over Pippin
Pippin asks many questions about things relating to the Palantír, Gondor, and Sauron.	Not shown in the movie.
When asked how far Minas Tirith is, Gandalf says it is thrice as far as Edoras, which is more than a hundred miles as the messengers of Mordor fly.	When asked how far Minas Tirith is, Gandalf says three days as the Nazgûl flies as they leave Edoras.

Introduction

The Fellowship of the Ring:      Book 1                     Book 2

The Two Towers:                        Book 3                     Book 4

The Return of the King:             Book 5                     Book 6

Overall Changes and Additions