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Character Introduction for J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit (1438 words, 3 pages)

THE HOBBIT BY J. R. R. TOLKIEN CHARACTER INTRODUCTION BILBO BAGGINS The Hobbit who led the Dwarves to the Lonely Mountain to recla im their treasure from the dragon Smaug. He found the One Ring in Gollum's cave GANDALF The Wizard that accompanies Bilbo and the dwarves on their quest. ... Read More

Analyzing the Characters in the Novel The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (751 words, 2 pages)

Fantasy novels are a place to escape from reality and let the imagination of the human mind transport oneself to a magical place. 'The Hobbit' (1937) by J.R.R. Tolkien, one of the best fantasy novels of all time does just that. In this story, Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit goes on ... Read More

The Nature of Man in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien (1814 words, 6 pages)

The nature of man. A simple statement that has badgered human minds for many centuries. Though many authors and philosophers have attempted to tackle this statement, only a few did achieve making sense in their answers. One of these authors happens to be J.R.R Tolkien who wrote the fantasy novel ... Read More

Bilbo’s Motivation of Desire in the Novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (437 words, 2 pages)

The HobbitIn the novel, The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien, the protagonist is Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo is a hobbit, which is from a race of small, chubby people with furry toes. Hobbits are about half the size of humans. In this novel, all of the characters are driven by ... Read More

The Island of Numenor, the Deterioration of Its Civilization, and Its Comparison to the Vision of the Island of Atlantis (6015 words, 16 pages)

My essay is concerned with the island of Nmenor, described in several works written by the british author J.R.R. Tolkien, and its comparison to the vision of the island of Atlantis described by an ancient greek philosopher Plato in his dialogues Timaeus and Critias, of which Nmenor is a Tolkienian ... Read More

The Strong Notion of Making a Difference Through Determination and Dedication (2162 words, 6 pages)

Essay AssignmentAs children, many are taught that one person can make a change. If you set your mind to it, and stay determined and dedicated, you can make a difference in the world. Such ideologies stay with us as we age. Even in fiction, it is a strong notion. The ... Read More

Comparing the Differences in the Plot and Characters Between the Movie The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and the Novel The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (1101 words, 4 pages)

The Hobbit The Desolation of SmaugThe movie The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug is based off of the middle section of the novel The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. However, there are quite a few differences between the movie and the book. The director, Peter Jackson, made many changes and also ... Read More

Boethius’ View of Imagination in Sir Orfeo, a Translation by J.R.R. Tolkien (1578 words, 5 pages)

All of the literature that has ever existed generally is influenced by the works of another writer, or the views of someone very influential during their time period and before. A man in the sixth century, Boethius, had a philosophy that inspired many people to write works of literature during ... Read More

An Analysis of The Hobbit, an Innovative Fantasy by J.R.R Tolkien (499 words, 2 pages)

The Tertiary Tolkien(Psychological Criticism)J.R.R. Tolkiens The Hobbit coalesces the concept of ones comfort zoneand the risks that must be taken not only to escape from, but also expand upon it. The protagonist, Bilbo, appears irked when offered the chance of adventure, but later is shaped by an experience he never ... Read More

The Effects of Greed in Beowulf, Frankenstein and The Hobbit (2278 words, 7 pages)

Greed is normally thought of as the selfish desire for wealth. Throughout history, greed has lead to many leaders downfalls. But it doesnt have to always be because of wealth. Theres many other desires to be greedy for. People could be greedy for money, food, glory, and more. Leaders use ... Read More

Lord of the PotterIts no secret that a lot of movies and novels have a similar structure, this is the case of this two novels Lord Of The Rings (1-3) by J. R. R. Tolkien, and Harry Potter (1-7) by J.K Rowling. The main characters, Frodo Baggins and Harry Potter ... Read More

An Evaluation of the Book Review Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics by J.R.R. Tolkien (623 words, 2 pages)

J. R. R. Tolkiens review of Beowulf, Beowulf The Monsters and the critics was extremely difficult to read and understand and retain. I have never had the desire to read his other works such as Lord of The Rings or The Hobbit, and now I understand why. Though I did ... Read More

The Life and Christian Literature of C.S. Lewis (1061 words, 3 pages)

CS Lewis is an important author to bring into any discussion that puts religion and the sciences against each other. Lewis' life experiences pulled him through the center of the debacle, and he has his own well developed opinions that are worth considering. They may not be "correct" (an opinion ... Read More

The Connection of Magical and Human World in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter (1964 words, 12 pages)

Essay 2 Children are capable, of course, of literary belief when the story-makers art is good enough to produce it. That state of mind has been called willing suspension of disbelief. But this does not seem to me a good description of what happens. What really happens is that the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Main Themes in Star Wars, Harry Potter and the Lord of the Rings (927 words, 4 pages)

When it comes to fantasy movies, several various themes always seem to stand out. Several examples of these themes are various forms of magic, an evil villain, and some sort of political discourse-whether it be between two different governing bodies, or be against itself in some way. These three themes ... Read More

An Analysis of the Characterization and Setting in the Literary Fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien (1109 words, 3 pages)

There is little doubt that J.R.R. Tolkien has become, in his short reign within literary fiction, nothing short of legendary. His stories, while only recently presented to the world, have ensnared and enthralled thousands of readers around the world. While many cultured critics still scoff at this work, the effect ... Read More

Escape and Consolation in The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien (1215 words, 5 pages)

Life Lessons in a Childs PastimeThe term fantasy has become synonymous with childish in todays society. The world views fantasy as a genre that only children are suited to read, especially since it provides them an escape from the real world. However, it is not only children who need an ... Read More

A Biography of the Author J.R.R. Tolkien (2181 words, 7 pages)

Authors all over the world have made it their mission to influence at least one person and if they can do that then their legacy can live on. J.R.R. Tolkien is a rare example of an author who influenced a whole genre, as well as his audience, by writing numerous ... Read More

The Role and Importance of the Character of Gandalf Throughout the Journey of Bilbo Baggins in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit (1130 words, 4 pages)

Gandalf the Grey is one of the most curious characters to appear in J.R.R. Tolkiens The Hobbit. He appears and disappears at seemingly random intervals throughout the Companys travels, always providing suspiciously well-timed help at exactly the right moment. Whenever the Company needs him most, Gandalf continued to be the ... Read More

The Flaws of the Women Characters in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2893 words, 10 pages)

The women in The Lord of the Rings trilogy widely lack character, depth, interaction, and reality. In the entirety of Middle-earth, we hear from only six female characters, and half of them are only mentioned offhandedly and for a short time. We have the mother of nature Goldberry, the elf-maiden ... Read More

The Story of Beowulf in Chapter 7 of Asma’s On Monsters (685 words, 2 pages)

Asmas On Monster Ch. 7 Reflection Human spirituality has created a need to destroy monsters. Through Asmas discussion of Beowulf in his book, On Monsters, a paradigm shift is expressed through the prevalence of Christianity that shows the destruction of monsters comes from viewing them as misunderstood as opposed to ... Read More

The Idea of Friendship and Community in the Novel, The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien (1772 words, 5 pages)

The Hidden Power of FriendshipHumans have a natural tendency to form relationships with others. However, some relationships are more beneficial than others. J.R.R Tolkiens novel The Fellowship of The Ring examines the idea of friendship and community through the journey of Frodo the hobbit. Through the relationships between Frodo and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.Tolkien (2205 words, 6 pages)

Andre Malraux explains the Lord of the Rings series in a few simple words when he says Man is not always as he seems to be (Andre Malraux). In The Fellowship of the Ring, The novel follows hobbit Frodo Baggins and his companions as they travel across Middle Earth on ... Read More

A Comparison of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and Here, There Be Dragons James A. Owen (787 words, 3 pages)

There are many connections that can be made between J.R.R. Tolkien's TheHobbit and the numerous works studied during the Grade 8 English course.All of these works have a fantasy side and a reality side and these areinterwoven into the story plot.In The Hobbit, the dragons portrayed are all evil and ... Read More

An Analysis of The Fellowship of the Ring, a Classic Novel by J. R. R. Toliken (1191 words, 4 pages)

The Fellowship Of The Ring The Fellowship Of The Ring is part of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy,which were written by the same author. It was originally written by J. R.R. Tolkien in 1954. J.R.R. Tolken went to college at the University ofOxford. The books were originally written for ... Read More

A Summary, Analysis and Evaluation of Kristin Thompson’s The Frodo Franchise (2539 words, 8 pages)

Summary, Analysis, and Evaluation the Critique Paper AssignmentKristin Thompsons The Frodo Franchise The Lord of the Rings and Modern Hollywood focuses on The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien and how the books took on the long winding trail into becoming exquisite, detailed films. Throughout the novel, Thompson ... Read More

An Examination of J.R.R. Tolkien and Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings (2733 words, 12 pages)

Is J.R.R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings as well as Peter Jacksons film version considered to be classified under the fantasy genre?J.R.R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings series and Peter Jacksons film version of the novels can be classified as a fantasy, specifically a high, epic, or heroic ... Read More

A Comparison of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Leaf by Niggle and Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner (945 words, 3 pages)

If It Werent For Those Meddling ClassicsEvery episode of Scooby Doo has the same story line in no particular order The crew encounters a mystery, Daphne gets kidnapped, Velma loses her glasses, Shaggy and Scooby pig out and evade the monster, and Fred comes up with an elaborate plan. Then ... Read More

The Cleverness Exhibited by Bilbo That Helped Him Through the Hobbit (612 words, 1 pages)

The Cleverness Exhibited by Bilbo Help's him Throughout The Hobbit J.R.R. Tolkien is a masterful writer, and envelops the reader in his fantasy world through his hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. Throughout the story, Bilbo exhibits a certain mixture of bravery and cleverness that many times saves his life, and the lives ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien a Writer (998 words, 2 pages)

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was the first son and first child of Arthur Reuel Tolkien and Mabel Suffield Tolkien. Arthur Tolkien was a banker by profession, first with Lloyds Bank, and then, when promotions and advancement came too slowly for a man who wanted to raise a family, with the ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013