In the Shire among the Hobbits the tone is generally gay and informal - colloquial and rustic phrases prevail. Especially Gaffer Gamgee and his friends exemplify this view. Their conversations contain many provincial or homely expressions and also hints of dialect once in a while. As Frodo s journey progresses, however, this is contrasted on many occasions. The awe-inspiring atmosphere when the Fellowship is received at Court in Caras Galadhon by Celeborn and Galadriel derives partly from a notable, linguistic change of style.
None is left with any doubt as to their ancient wisdom and royal status.
Archaisms and changes in style are also used to distance some of his characters and different stories from each other - both in terms of chronology and social detail. But for thy prowess and thy pride, still should I have love and life, and Nargothrond should yet stand a while. Haste thee to Nargothrond and save Finduilas. These are the dying words of Gwindor from Nargothrond. Here the obsolete English illustrates the difference between this tale from F.A. and e.g. Lord of the Rings or the Hobbit .