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They both assist the heroes, though they have different motives. I see no problem with the ideas of
magic and good versus evil. The Great War had a negative impacts on people’s life as well as
Tolkien’s he had to left his beloved wife after getting married and also he had pause his academic
career. From the diminutive hobbits, to the Elven city Rivendell to the dark Mines of Moira, it's all
there. The group must continue without him, heading south, into Lorien, a forest of elves. Someone
to break this relationship has to use a lot of cunning evil and trickery. Gandalf the Grey realizes that
isn’a ordinary ring and tells Frodo to keep the ring safe and secret until he returns. Medieval values
and traits are rich within the each of the tales and adventures that Tolkien has written particularly
The lord of the rings trilogy and The Hobbit. The effect of the ring had a change in Bilbo’s
appearance, he became over possessive and protective over it, every time Gandalf talked to him,
Bilbo immediately grabbed hold of the ring tightly, he was scared that someone would take it off
him. From the post, younger people would be interested in watching the movie from over four
decades ago. We know straight away that the castle is a bad place because, the director uses dark
and dull colours for an intimidating feel, there is also grass in the background that seems to be lifeless
because of its colour which is dark green. And after a close escape from the Black riders, from which
Frodo got saved by Elrond and Gandalf, they reach rivendel. Best known for his books such as The
Hobbit, lord of the rings and The Silmarillion, Tolkien was a great writer. Frodo knew it would not
be an easy path that is why he wanted to continue alone but Sam did not let him go alone. For two
and half thousands years, the ring passed out of all knowledge. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-
1973) was a major scholar of the English language, specialising in Old and Middle English. Of his
stories take place in a world called middle earth. Neighbarger 1992) Diamond defines, there were
two major kinds of music, art and vocal that used in the drama of Shakespeare. Mabel Tolkien started
to teach him latin words and that is when she realized that Tolkien was inclined to understand sound
of the words. Although he is more of an adventurer than most of his kind, he would have never
taken part in this adventure, had he known what it entailed. Stringed instruments and soprano voices
were used to highlight parts of the film where there was an air of magic or romance. He has a raspy
voice that is a cross between a child with a sore throat and a satanic cat, he’s a schizophrenic, bug
eyed creature with the worst possible comb over imaginable, named Gollum. This paper will discuss
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and how it fits with the archetypes and plot
points of the Hero's Journey. Then the voice of Saruman, played by Christopher Lee, says, “Moria,
you fear to go into those mines. They tell him about Gandalf's death and he reacts strangly and they
tell him about Saruman's betrayal and he gets very angry. It was picked up by the most unlikely
creature imaginable, a Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. This story reveals the time span and pace of its passing
clearly so the readers will not confuse with the time progression. This kind of narrative technique
enables the narrator to present events that happened in the past and carry implications(such as the
loss of the ring) on the characters and on the story in general. There is the great wizard Gandalf, the
mighty man Aragorn, or Strider as he is introduced to the hobbits. They ride to Isengard where they
see ents, and Merry and Pippin.
Additional materials, such as the best quotations, synonyms and word definitions to make your
writing easier are also offered here. It was his choice, his decision and it was his preference and
recommendation that ?they take Bilbo because he was perfect for the choice. A few others
accompany Frodo as they take on the dangerous adventure toward their destination because only the
destruction of that Ring can ensure that the reign of the dark lords comes to an end. The placing of
this trailer also tells me of the kind of audience there campaign will be concentrating on as Legally
Blonde is very much aimed at the teenage audience. Close up views of Gandalf were used to show
that he was thinking heavily. Though Shakespeare did use several new masterpieces, numerous of the
songs used in his dramatic works were formerly written songs, sometimes even popular music,
adapted to fit the work. These two races, the hobbits and the elves, are considered to be the most
resistant to the evils of the ring and are the two races living closest to nature. He calls out to the
others to join him but Frodo stands still. Frodo changes from being light-hearted and spirited to
dark, and serious. Another camera shot is the Medium shot, this was used to show the laughter
shared in there community and how joyful they all were, this was also used to show the pleasure of
setting up Bilbo’s party. By continuing, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. Throughout his
education Tolkien had a talent for languages, he learned both modern and ancient languages in
addition to Latin, Greek and Spanish and most importanly Finnish because he was influenced by the
Finnish language the most while creating new languages. Posters are found on the back of the radio
times and in most teenage magazines. For example in the book, the House of Elrond is described to
be a place of rest and sanctity from the evils of the world. First and Second World war had a huge
impact on Tolkien’ s life especially on his writings. In addition, the premiere was widely covered by
the world’s press and included well known celebrities such as Graham Norton (see source 3 to?).
One of his most famous books calls “The Lord of the Rings.” There is also an interesting film based
on this book by a director Peter Jackson. There is, however, a unified structure through which the
story is told. There are big standees in the front of the cinemas. The lord of the rings and the
Chronicles of Narnia convey some powerful messages regarding the battle of good over evil in our
lives and how the good triumphs at the end. Frodo is one of many unusual creatures that are not
heard of normally in books called Hobbits. For example, Mordor, the evil land, is described as a dark
and gloomy place where the specter of evil is on the throne. Frodo and Sam are on a quest to bring
the ring to Mount Doom in order to destroy it. The story can also be seen to have an economy in the
narrative techniques that are employed. He leads them over mountains and swamps which contain
corpses. Nevertheless even war would not stopped Tolkien from writing, he kept writing when he
had spare time. Similar scenes from The Lord of the Rings can be seen in many scenes from the
Harry Potter book and move series. Allow me to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt
gratitude for The Health Scholarship. They tell him about Gandalf's death and he reacts strangly and
they tell him about Saruman's betrayal and he gets very angry. Even though Frodo’s intention
changed at the end, he finished his journey with a success and with the destruction of the ring
Sauron lost his power and no one got the ring nor the power.
Popcorn cartoons also have pictures of the characters and pictures of the ring. As soon as he gets to
the house Bilbo comes to greet him with open arms this is a sign of comfort and warmth of what
they have got in their relationship. J.R.R. Tolkien’s world told an amazing story and was a huge
phenomenon in the world today. Someone to break this relationship has to use a lot of cunning evil
and trickery. The next day they to the entmoot where ents come together and discuss what they
should do about Saruman, and they decide that they will destroy Isengard; Saruman's citadel and
Orthanc; his tower. The story ?revolves around the Hobbit and his misfortunes and conquests but the
real story lies within his ?friend who keeps pushing him to his exceeding limits. Going back to the
Shire no longer was his purpose even though he wants to be with his friends, he experienced a long
and dangerous journey and it changed him. They reach the top of Orodruin but once there Frodo
refuses to destroy the ring, the ring has control over Frodo, Frodo puts it on his finger and
disappears, but at that moment Gollem comes back and attacks Frodo again. It really doesn’t have
anything that stands out to me as something that no one should read, or even be restricted. They are
capable of fighting and are portrayed by men armor-clad good looking men. It expresses the
“simplicity, military prowess, and sense of honor” of Rohan culture (Rawlins, 2006). The novel
review of the lord of the rings: the fellowship of the ring essay sample. The lord of the rings came
with a big fan base all ready, as the book was such a success. This assignment does not focus on the
political and economic side of slavery in the USA; it presents a brief report describing what music
meant to the slaves in America and its impacts on the slavery. In Moria they get attacked by orcs but
suddenly the orcs run away,they find out why when they get attacked by a balrog. Long before,
there existed twenty rings: nine were for men, seven for dwarves, three for elves and another unique
ring was made by the Dark lord Sauron in Mordor and would rule all the others. If this is the case,
then I could safely conclude that the portrayal of different archetypes in the film Lord of the Rings:
Fellowship of the Ring were appropriate for the setting and the story, and if anything would be
changed to remove bias and other concerns, the film would have a different meaning. If I say he is a
burglar, a burglar he is, or will be when the time comes. ?There is a lot more in him than you guess,
and a deal more than he has any idea of himself.’ ??(1: 104) It further embellishes Gandalf’s faith in
his Hobbit friend. It was the cardinal theory that defined Operational Thunder scheme as it was
known for American Air Power. Let’s take Gollum, the shadow archetype for example. Sticker books
where released in the shops on the 20 th of November (see source one). Must the company use the
Ethernet or Token Ring protocol. When they leave, Wormtongue tries to throw a stone at Gandalf, or
at Saruman, nobody really knows. His friend Gandalf discovers that his ring rules the set of rings
handed out many years ago to the different races of beings. The paper starts with a brief explanation
of why this piece was selected and how it works with the deconstruction methods. He was entrusted
with the Ring, and it was his task to destroy it, bringing forth peace in their lands. It also positions
the narrator, who is in the third person in this case, as an outsider to the hobbit’s world. Each
paragraph in the body of the essay should contain. The hobbits seem oblivious to this and one of
them notices some mushrooms on the side of the path. Legolas, Gimli and Aragorn have found traces
of the hobbits' escape but they can't solve the riddle, and they go to the forest Fangorn where they
see an old man, at first they think it's Saruman, but when the old man comes nearer they notice that it
is Gandalf.
First, The Fellowship of the Ring novel has a linear plot. It tells about a journey the Hobbit Bilbo
?Baggins takes to help a group of dwarves that require stealing back what was stolen from them.
?Probably the most significant lesson of the book is to explain how sometimes a person can recognize
?the talents and virtues in a friend that they themselves are not able to see. Though a horcrux is an
object in which a wizard or witch hides a fragment of their soul for immortality, it is commonly
found among dark or evil wizards. He feels disconnected and lost, he knows that what he has lost
through his journey can not be found in the Shire. “I have been too deeply hurt, Sam. Leogolas was
the prince of Elven Kingdom of Mirkwood, who joined the Fellowship of the Ring as the
representative of his people. For within these rings about strength and will to govern each race, but
people were deceived for another ring was made. First and Second World war had a huge impact on
Tolkien’ s life especially on his writings. Another digression in the narration of the story can be seen
through the journey that takes the company through Moria. For Bilbo it's very difficult to part from
the ring but after some angry words by wizard Gandalf he lets it go. It has also been argued, as
convincingly, that his goal was to bring attention to environmental concerns, illustrating the
dichotomy between the nature-nurturing elves that remained a force of good and the nature-
destroying and nature-altering evil of Sauron’s armies. It was held in London where all of the stars
of the film were present. While the helpers, characters who assist the hero, are the Frodo’s eight
journey companion. Merry and Pippin are taken away by the orcs and they notice that they are
thought to be very valuable to Saruman. Even when the dwarves doubt his ability to be a burglar,
Gandalf ?defends him. Technology isn't very advanced, and the world is a mystical fairytale sort of
world with all kinds of strange creatures in it: Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Goblins and
werewolves (wargs) and lots more. Despite this, we can still relate to his character because we all
have our desires, though we don’t usually go and do everything just to get it because we are limited
by our laws and customs. Somehow, Gollum as the shadow personifies a part of the human
personality, something that we usually deny in ourselves and project onto others. Bilbo Baggins is
famous in the Shire with his adventures. The Last Alliance beat the army of Mordor and the ring was
lost eventually. But when they get there Boromir tries to take the ring from Frodo to save his home-
town Minas Tirith which is being attacked by orcs. They set out for Mordor and they want to pass
through the Redhorn-Gate on top of Caradhras, the snowy mountain. More options for video
marketing can only be good news for marketers, and here’s why. He had previously gone on an
adventure in the book The Hobbit. It just presents the main intention of the writer in constructing the
piece. Music plays an important role in all the three films as it helps to narrate the story and express
the characters and situations with the use of the leitmotif technique. This feeling is farther
aggravated by the imagination of abandoned houses. It. For five hundred years, the ring poisoned his
mind. Then Aragorn arrives with hordes of undeads, and the fight is soon over. Nevertheless,
something happened that the ring had not intended. He calls out to the others to join him but Frodo
stands still. This detached way of telling the story enables the reader to clearly identify the villains as
well as the heroes in the story.
A diverse collection of different landscapes were filmed to recreate the path to Mordor mapped by
Tolkien himself. The Shire, had a very medieval Anglo feel to it, but also the architecture of the
houses, being built into the ground reminded us that they are of course different and highlights the
relationship between them and the earth itself as they are a very rural farming community. Where the
fellowship is journeying shots paned across vast countryside and mountainous terrains. So when Sam
and Frodo were in the cave, Shelob chased them but they managed to escape using the gift they got
from Galadriel, and sting and when they think they lost Shelob, she comes back and jumps Frodo
who can just get to her with sting but Shelob Bites him and injects her venom in him. This didn’t
necessarily create suspense but it works in leaving the viewer wondering whether Frodo would take
off the ring and fight on or keep it on leaving him vulnerable to attack. There are similarities in The
Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many more. His character is the only hope to
defeat the evil that ruled their world. They set out for Mordor and they want to pass through the
Redhorn-Gate on top of Caradhras, the snowy mountain. Free posters were in The Sunday Times
along with a magazine (see sources?). Vistas overlooking the river, gardens topping the steep banks,
terraces that afford optimal observance of the sunrise and courtyards full of the sounds of falling
water are among the natural terms used to describe the Elven homes and the important role of nature
in contributing to their beauty and richness. Leogolas possesses the keen eyesight and sharp ears
characteristic of his race. Another instance of storytelling by the characters that are within the book
can be seen in the instance in chapter 11 of book 1. There are still parts that beg to differ of ?Bilbo’s
bravery. Gandalf the Grey realizes that isn’a ordinary ring and tells Frodo to keep the ring safe and
secret until he returns. Tolkien may have admitted that the single biggest influence that he had when
he wrote the lord of the rings was Beowulf. This only serves to move along the ring in its journey
from Hobbiton to Mordor. The Sun newspaper gave you the chance to go to the premiere if you
collected tokens and sent them into the competition address. But there is good use of editing all
round in both parts. Achilles has lived up to his word not to go to battle unless Agamemnon realizes.
Long before, there existed twenty rings: nine were for men, seven for dwarves, three for elves and
another unique ring was made by the Dark lord Sauron in Mordor and would rule all the others. The
loyal fans of the book since they have heard the word that the book is being filmed have been logged
onto the Tolkien website where any rumour is spread across Britain and through the world weather
the producers of the film like it or not. You can use this sample for research and reference purposes
to help create your own paper. The Lord of the Rings is widely considered to be one of the greatest
fantasy novels ever written. In any given story, characters are an important part of it. Entering the
Old Forest is the first step for Frodo but not the least because when he steps into Mordor that is
when the real dangeour begins. First, The Fellowship of the Ring novel has a linear plot. He was
later accompanied by Legolas, Borimer, Gimli, Aragon and Gandalf at Rivendale. Music plays an
important role in all the three films as it helps to narrate the story and express the characters and
situations with the use of the leitmotif technique. The hero in this novel, a character who seeks
something, is Frodo. Along the way, the group faces many challenges and must overcome great odds
to succeed in their mission.
The Lord of the Rings is a fantasy novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien, first published in three volumes
between 1954 and 1955. Scholars can use them for free to gain inspiration and new creative ideas for
their writing assignments. While the helpers, characters who assist the hero, are the Frodo’s eight
journey companion. The story displays clarity of thought by the author in the way that he advances
the actions and plot in the story. On discovery that the Ring belongs to Sauron, the dark lord, Frodo
has to take an epic journey to the Cracks of Doom to expedite the destruction of the Ring (Jackson,
2001). In the first part-film one- it shows the fellowship being formed and the start of their journey.
He now has a strong desire or need to reclaim the ring and, using it, he can enslave the middle earth
in which the story is set. The camera uses a big close up shot to show the small ring in Bilbo’s hand,
it makes it seem that the ring is powerless because it is plain when its not been touched by fire. Free
posters were in The Sunday Times along with a magazine (see sources?). They are added into the
story because they have a dramatic value that they bring into the various sections of the story in
which they are used. The film represents how the good and evil fight, often the evil possessing
immense power over the good. In 1965 appeared the now famous first (unauthorized) paperback
edition. His only brother, Hilary Arthur reuel tolkien, was born two years later and the family, except
for Arthur, returned to England only one year after this as a result of the three-year-old J. It was
really easy to contact her and respond very fast as well. ”. It also understands and explains the links
between the small parts to its whole information. What Campbell believes is “Myhts are the same
because the mind,which creates them is”. Comparison between Harry Potter and Frodo Baggins
using the stages of Jason Campbell’s Hero with a Thousand Faces. As a result, they live further from
the protectiveness of God and fall more readily under the spell of the ring. When they meet the all
wise elves, the elves notice Bilbo’s gentle nature and ?reward swords of protection to Gandalf and
the Thorin who is head of the dwarves. ?Conversely, Bilbo’s gentle nature is again revealed when he
encounters the all famous Gollum. ?Whilst taking the ring that belonged to Gollum, his decision to
kill the despised small mortal felt ?wrong when he was in his invisible state (while wearing the ring).
Though Shakespeare did use several new masterpieces, numerous of the songs used in his dramatic
works were formerly written songs, sometimes even popular music, adapted to fit the work. This can
be attributed to the fact that the books were intended for an adult audience. The Lord of the
Rings:The Fellowship of the Ring Discussed. I tried to save the Shire, and it has been saved, but not
for me. In the film the sword is only introduced when the council have met at Rivendell. We also
know it’s a bad place because the weather shows it all, the sky turns black and the clouds aren’t
white and puffy they are black and motionless. Through the various interactions that the different
characters have, the reader is able to understand the plot of the story. Popcorn cartoons also have
pictures of the characters and pictures of the ring. Tolkien was a devoted Catholic but even he fell
into depression and questioned if God really exists because he witnessed first World War from first
place. You could also see that the weather is corrupted because it is cloudy and the whole sky is
black, it is as if there is an eclipse over that certain place because it is obnoxious and that it deserves
to be unseen. Shore felt that he became aware of many things in himself while composing the music.
Comparing the effectiveness of a trailer and a poster when advertising a film. It was picked up by
the most unlikely creature imaginable, a Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. I feel that a hero is someone who
puts others needs in front of their own to complete whatever task is set before them, even though
they may have to give their life in the process, they keep going. Tolkien and his friends had a
common interest for ancient languages, philosopy, literature and many more. They have to make sure
that they are not overplayed or underplayed so as to give the perfect amount of fear, awe and
curiosity. If you collected tokens from the paper, you could receive a free video from the shop,
which was a video about the making of the film, which included interviews with the actors and
behind the scenes footage. (see source?) Radio 1 was running a competition where you could win
the sword used by Strider in the film. By continuing, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. First
and Second World war had a huge impact on Tolkien’ s life especially on his writings. It must often
be so, Sam, when things are in danger: some one has to give them up, lose them, so that othersmay
keep them” (LOTR 1995: 1006). It is only in one scene where he describes the elements that are in
the fireworks. Each theme represents a particular situation, group, or personality and, accordingly,
reflects and comments on them. But at night Pippin can't sleep because he has to think of the stone,
which is called palantir, and decides to go and take a look. The film I decided to choose calls The
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The more he read the more connections he found
between words, his curiosity for words made him analyze more about mythology and history.( J.R.R.
Tolkien on deconstructing Arthurian Legends 185-187) Tolkien was determined to understand how
language worked. This could make the audience feel even more frightened and maybe slightly awed
by the power of this ferocious beast. This understanding is further emphasized by the prologue that is
given in the story. How Peter Jackson Creates a Variety of Moods in the Introduction of The Lor.
The third person omniscient point of view means that the narrator is an all-knowing outsider who can
enter the minds of more than one character (Amirulloh, 2013). Twice Professor of Anglo-Saxon (Old
English) at the University of Oxford, he also wrote a number of stories, including most famously
The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954-1955). Fourth, the fellowship of the ring reveals
vivid characters. On their way they encounter an black dressed rider which sniffs as if he is looking
for something. Someone to break this relationship has to use a lot of cunning evil and trickery.
Despite this, we can still relate to his character because we all have our desires, though we don’t
usually go and do everything just to get it because we are limited by our laws and customs.
Somehow, Gollum as the shadow personifies a part of the human personality, something that we
usually deny in ourselves and project onto others. He was later accompanied by Legolas, Borimer,
Gimli, Aragon and Gandalf at Rivendale. Most people think of this creature as a unique storyline
with philosophical meaning and characters, unforgettable adventure, the beginning of the epic battle
of the good and the evil in the battle helm deep. This only serves to move along the ring in its
journey from Hobbiton to Mordor. Both The Hobbit and The lord of the rings trilogy exhibit very
similar medieval traits. The Ringwraiths are the main source of fear as everything despises of them.
Two people from two different worlds, falling in love and mapping a path of life together is not only
intriguing but scary. For this film to make money, it needed good publicity, but even more important
was word of mouth.

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