In this exchange between Pippin and Gandalf from "The Lord of the Rings," Pippin expresses his surprise and sorrow about the end of life, reflecting a common fear of mortality. Gandalf reassures him that death is not an ending, but rather a transition to another journey. He describes death poetically, suggesting that it is a natural progression rather than something to dread.

Gandalf paints a vivid picture of what lies beyond the end of life—a beautiful landscape with white shores and a vibrant green country bathed in sunlight. This imagery serves to comfort Pippin, as he realizes that the afterlife may not be something to fear, presenting a sense of hope and peace in the face of death.