Cinematic parallels

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: “Alloyed” (S1EP8)
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

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“She received Nenya, the White Ring, from Celebrimbor […] but its power upon her was great also and unforseen, for it increased her latent desire for the Sea and for return into the West, so that her joy in Middle-earth was diminished.”

“Unfinished Tales”

“He [Sauron] perceived at once that Galadriel would be his chief adversary and obstacle, and he endeavoured therefore to placate her, bearing her scorn with outward patience and courtesy.”

“Unfinished Tales”
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“When Sauron visited Eregion he sees quickly that he has met his match in Galadriel - or at least that in her he would have a chief obstacle. So he concentrated on Celebrimbor; and soon had all the Smiths of Eregion under his influence.”

“Nature of Middle-earth”
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“Then the Eye began to rove, searching this way and that; and Frodo knew with certainty and horror that among the many things that it sought he himself was one. But he also knew that it could not see him[…] not unless he willed it.”

“Mirror of Galadriel”; “LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring”
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“I say to you, Frodo, that even as I speak to you, I perceive the Dark Lord and know his mind, or all of his mind that concerns the Elves. And he gropes ever to see me and my thought.”

(“Mirror of Galadriel”; “The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring”)

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