...deeper within the story. This is advocated with Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn and Peter Jackson’s Lord of the rings trilogy, to which characters not only undertake a physical journey but a undergo inner struggles and changes.The characters of Huckleberry Finn (Twain) and Frodo Baggins (Jackson) will be analysed before and after their journey to which the effects of journeys will be expressed to the audience. Mark Twain’s Huck Finn through his ignorance of ‘racism’ within his society provides a motive for Huck’s transformation in his journey. Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain gives way to the protagonist Huck who during the starting phase of the Picaresque novel is shown to have a limited view on the world through his lack of education and is oblivious to the unethical views of his society. Huck’s ignorance is symbolised with his comment on the Widow’s refusal of his smoking “That is just the way with some people. They get down on a thing when they don’t know nothing about it.” This quote used for a smaller issue can be seen to highlight the Huck’s own lack of knowledge regarding “racism”, to which the novel’s key theme is revealed to the audience. Parallel to Huck Finn, Lord of the Ring’s Frodo Baggins easygoing and oblivious nature of the outside world is used to contrast the irreversible effects of the great journey into Mordor. While the trilogy’s human heroes, such as Aragorn, thrive in the wars and political intrigue of Middle-earth, hobbits seem to prefer to be...
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...Ivan Caicedo Professor field English College Now 21 May 2014 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING Vocabulary 1. Unobtrusive - inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent; not noticeable or conspicuous 2. Perilous - involving or full of grave risk or peril; hazardous; dangerous 3. Imbibed - to absorb liquid or moisture; to absorb or soak up, as water, light, or heat 4. Warren - a building or area containing many tenants in limited or crowded quarters 5. Commodity - an article of trade or commerce, especially a product as distinguished from a service; something of use, advantage, or value. 6. Pavilion - a light, usually open building used for shelter, concerts, exhibits 7. Scintillating - animated; vivacious; effervescent; witty; brilliantly clever 8. Phalanx - (in ancient Greece) a group of heavily armed infantry formed in ranks and files close and deep, with shields joined and long spears overlapping; a number of individuals, especially persons united for a common purpose. 9. Provender - dry food, as hay or oats, for livestock or other domestic animals; fodder; food 10. Waistcoat - a man's body garment, often quilted and embroidered and having sleeves, worn under the doublet in the 16th and 17th centuries. 11. Perfunctory - performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; indifferent or apathetic 12. Spasm - a sudden, abnormal, involuntary muscular contraction, consisting of a continued...
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...of the fictional protagonist Frodo Baggins, describe how his experiences are universal to the humankind, and how Frodo is considered a model by which people can comprehend their experience and cope with enormous and often mysterious task of being human. Hobbits are usually not considered humans; however they are known to be relatives of the human race of men. They are very timid creatures, and never considered to have great courage to perform amazing achievements under any appropriate situations; however, the heroics demonstrated by the good- hearted Frodo Baggins, the hobbit is remarkable, who ventures out of the Shire for the first time in his life along with his friend Sam, and takes up the responsibility to carry the mystical ring to the fire pits of Mordor and destroy it and its magical powers, on his perilous quest to save the middle earth from Sauron, the Dark Lord. Though, Frodo being a hobbit, and without any mystic powers, he is gifted to withstand the power of the ring better than others. Frodo takes up the initiative and volunteers for the quest that forms the fellowship of the ring. Frodo and the fellowship of heroes encounter many death threatening obstacles during their quest to Mordor; Frodo exhibits his patience and the willingness to face all the problems as he is determined to do away with the ring. As Frodo understands that the negative power of the ring is increasing by the passing time, and it will have corrupt influences...
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...The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers The Lord of the Rings provides a great look into what it takes to be a successful leader. There are a number of important characters in the series that contribute to these important lessons. For this paper, we will be focusing on the leadership roles of the characters within The Two Towers book and movie. We will also explain some of the major differences between the book and movie. The important characters that will be discussed are Gandalf, Aragorn, Frodo, Gollum, Merry, Pippin, and Treebeard. It has been said that a true leader is someone who has followers, which is something that is definitely portrayed by Gandalf the White, as well as Gandalf the Grey. Many characters in the movie and book look to Gandalf for assistance and direction, such as Frodo, Aragorn, and King Théoden. Gandalf is the type of leader that could be followed anywhere, as he makes it a priority to always manage the current situation, and to look into the bigger picture as well. He is always calculating the next moves in order to get the right people in place for the greater challenges that are going to come. He has developed many great relationships with those who follow him, and he has shown that he greatly empowers the individuals that he comes into contact with. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers shows Gandalf in a different light than he had been shown in the previous film. Gandalf started out being Gandalf the Grey in “The Fellowship of the Ring”...
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...fellowship, who embark on a quest to conquer the ascension of the evil power in the territory of Mordor led ultimately by the dark lord Sauron. The point of the adventure is to clash with the adversary in war and to cast the ring of power in a volcano in the antagonist's area which will basically subdue them of all their power. Though extreme adversity, bravery, and fortitude the objective is reached in the final moment, Frodo and Sam carry the ring to the crevice of Mt. Doom and the evil in the land is wiped out. During the course of the war the strength of the good was rapidly depleading and were about to be obliterated then this affluent event took place, which caused the evil ones of Mordor to retreat off battlefield. Aragon, the leader of the fellowship becomes king of men....
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...“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit” (Tolkien 1). His name is Bilbo Baggins, his door was like a porthole, painted green with a shiny yellow brass knob in the middle. For hobbits there was no going upstairs the kitchen, bedrooms, dining-room, and bathroom all on the same passage. Bilbo, he has big hairy feet, dresses in bright clothes, half size of an human, and can’t grow a beard.Bilbo likes to stay in his hobbit hole and in his town. Bilbo is a very organized, he likes to have every “in place” where it goes. Also likes to be safe in his hobbit hole with no danger around him. He does not like to travel, preferring the safety of his hobbit-hole, but he has inherited a streak of adventurousness from his mother's side, the Tooks. His adventurous Took side and his comfort-loving Baggins side are in conflict throughout much of the story....
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...up to the challenge but Bilbo. Finally, in the last chapter, “ The Last Stage”, Bilbo Baggins returned back to his hometown. At his arrival he discovered that most his furniture were sold: “It was nearly lunchtime, and most of the things had already been sold, for various prices from next to nothing to old songs (as is not usual at auctions).” (Tolkien, pg. 303). But for the new Bilbo this was irrelevant. The protagonist not only lost his goods also his fame as a “respectable hobbit” vanished: “ he was in fact held by the hobbits of the neighbourhood to be “queer”-except by his nephews and nieces on the Took side, but even they were not encouraged in their friendship but their elders.“(Tolkien, pg. 304). Bilbo might have lost the respect of the other hobbits; on the other hand he had gained something more valuable,...
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...The third element of Tyre’s theory is “(3) at night” (Tyre 19). This element is still relevant to The Hobbit even though the entire journey did not take place at night. The important events that help transform Bilbo into a hero happen at night. “At night” could also be generalized as a state of darkness. Bilbo did do many heroic things in the actual nighttime but while on his journey, he had one encounter that was very symbolic. This particular scene, could have been literally at night but Bilbo was not sure when it was because he was in a cave that was full of darkness. Bilbo is awakened from being unconscious after the dwarves were taken by the goblins. He finds himself in a cave and while feeling around on the floor, in the darkness, he...
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...Propp, the reader may use their concept to read the book with insight and clarity that opens up a whole new way of looking at the hobbits adventure and the journey he partakes in. After one has a knowledge of the sequence of events that help to make up an adventure story it is hard to look at many books and films you’ve already seen in the same way. My hopes is that by the end of this, you will see The Hobbit in a new light. The Hobbit embodies significant aspects of the “hero’s journey” and the exploration of these using different authors works helps the reader to understand the analyzation and important theories of this work of literature and other pieces they already know and love. The adventure begins in the Shire, home to one Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit of no extraordinary reputation or worth. He is no born leader, muscular athlete, or rising star in the community; just an average hobbit that likes his comfort, food, and pipe. Not exactly what you would expect a hero to be,...
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...Elizabeth Fonseca December 3, 2013 English IV 1st period Frodo Baggins Frodo, only a young hobbit had so much potential to take care of a ring and make sure it was safe. A good friend, anyone would want to have. He was the chosen one to take care of the ring, which means he is very honorable. All the members of the fellow ship think he is very heroic, but he’s not. Frodo is honorable, although he was an orphan, and wasn’t raised by his parents he was very honorable, he was chosen to take the ring to mount doom, to destroy the ring, a very hard task was given to a very weak, hobbit for a very good reason. “I will take the Ring,” he said, “though I do not know the way.” When he said he would take it to the mount doom, he showed honor, even though he didn’t know where he was going he was still taking the task to take it. Fearful, Frodo might have fear in the task he has but he doesn’t show it much. He doesn’t know what he is doing, and he doesn’t have powers, or strength to protect him. The ring was very powerful, and he took it, knowing that the dark riders would come after him, not only did he try to protect the ring; he also tried to protect his friends, who went with him on this mission. “I know what I must do, it's just that... I'm afraid to do it.” That shows that he is fearful of what he is about to do, but that isn’t stopping him. Frodo is weak, but powerful at the same time. He is weak because he doesn’t fight back, but he always has someone to help him out. He...
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...of peace and equality through nonviolent activism and went on to expand his pursuits on poverty and the Vietnam War before being assassinated in 1968. Interestingly enough, King originally did not want to follow in his father’s footsteps to become a minister because he felt differently about some of the major ideals of the church at that time and he was known to rebel against his father’s wishes by playing pool and drinking through college. But through an intense persistence and incredible grit he did what he felt was right and rose to become the incredible historical figure he is today. An extraordinarily courageous, yet completely fictional character who I believe possesses great perseverance and grit is Samwise Gamgee who was Frodo Baggins companion...
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...If I were invited to the council of Elrond I would argue for destroying the ring. The ring is nothing but bad news. All the ring does is control the person who controls it everyone is after it only to hold the power but that power could destroy their entire world. Having the ring is basically a death wish. It controls over every other power. In the three movies the ring causes a battle for not just Frodo but everyone’s life. Carrying the ring causes Frodo to come to challenges of the unspeakable. Some of his closest friends and powerful men help Frodo to accomplish his mission. From the three movies you can see the power that the ring withholds. From, a giant man eating spider to the fiery pits of the unknown, Frodo...
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...Merrill Baughman 8/12/14 Fellowship: the relationship among people who share the same interests or feelings. Fellowship in this movie is clearly demonstrated by the group of people that all believe that the ring does have to be destroyed for everyone to be safe. Since all these people have to go on a quest to do whats right, they become close friends. Tolkien says that friendship is the only way to defeat the evil that is in Sauron. My first example of fellowship is demonstrated when Gandalf, a very well respected wizard, makes a trip to see an old friend, Bilbo Baggins. Gandalf soon realizes that Bilbo does possess the ring. After talking to Bilbo about the ring, he finally realizes that he depends on the ring to get him through the day. Just...
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...Fu 1 Nathan Fu Ms. Hallford English 9H Period #3 10--12 The Hero Within Everyone will make the step to become a hero from humble and simple beginnings. Of course, the move to become a hero is not easy and they will face many obstacles and trials that will test the strength of their friendship. However, the hero will develop traits that will shape and mold to to prepare them for their final test. Our hero will transition from the known world where he thinks he know who he is and descend down into the Nadir, the darkest and lowest point in their journey, where he will be tested both physically and mentally. That is the case for Bilbo Baggins, a shy and reluctant hobbit in J.R.R Tolkein's The Hobbit, who was protected from the perils and dangers of the real world in the comfort of his hobbit-hole. In his journey, Bilbo has to make many judgments that leave him torn between his loyalty to his friends and doing the right thing. But it is these obstacles that fully initializes him as a true hero. In the beginning of the story, Bilbo seemed like the most unlikely hero when Gandalf and thirteen dwarves came and asked for him to join them on the quest, but in the end, Bilbo faces many situations, challenges and develop traits like selflessness, courage ,and wisdom that is essential to all heroes and will ultimately determine and define who he is, and whether if he will succeed as a hero or not. A hero will rise when there is a call for a challenge and they could accept two choices: fight...
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...Bilbo Baggins Bilbo Baggins, one of the main characters of The Hobbit, he was a hobbit who lived a very peaceful, timid, and sheltered life before he was approached by Thorin and the dwarves. They invited him to go with them on some adventures. He was known as a respectable, humble, and an unadventurous hobbit by others. When Bilbo was approached to go on the adventures, he was reluctant to go at first; however, he wanted and found a new sense of adventure and excitement that he was missing previously in his life. During his early years as a hobbit, he always had a sense of curiosity and was eager to learn new things but he never did until later in life. Bilbo wanted to prove to himself that he was adventurous and he wanted to live his life to the fullest. He came out of his shell eventually and some of his earlier adventurous actions with the dwarves were somewhat wreck less and illegal and he lost some respect of others. He wanted to prove that he was capable of great things and he had heroic abilities of one who could help defeat the dragon or his opponents. He gained confidence in himself overtime. He also found himself in life threatening situations through out his adventures. These made him stronger physically as well as mentally. He became more self assured about his abilities as a fighter and adventurer. He changed over time because he learned to fight his fears, became more aggressive and clever. During his adventures, he acquired some treasures, became the ring bearer...
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