Character

Shagrat

Captain of the Tower of Cirith Ungol, left holding Frodo after Shelob’s attack.

Tolkien’s textsSupported by the narratives published in Tolkien’s lifetime.

Race & kind: Orcs, Goblins & Uruk-hai
Allegiance: Mordor
Gender: Male

Overview

Shagrat’s quarrel with Gorbag and his flight with Frodo’s mithril coat create the confusion in which Sam rescues Frodo.

Orcs Uruk-haiMordor

Sources

The Lord of the Rings · 1954–55
Three volumes: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King.

Related entries

Gorbag

Gorbag

Captain of the Uruks of Minas Morgul who quarrelled with Shagrat over Frodo’s belongings.