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Though film adaptations may lead audiences to believe that characters like Shelob meet definitive ends, Tolkien’s textual narrative offers a tether of hope for their survival. For instance, while Samwise Gamgee seemingly defeats Shelob, the book reveals she survives to continue her predatory existence. This ambiguity adds a layer of depth, suggesting that the creatures of Tolkien’s world can endure in ways that are often left unexplored in visual formats.