Fantasy novels take readers on a wonderful journey of imagination that transports them to another reality where they can assume another identity and become anything and anyone they wish. Truly amazing authors can capture their audience, and after the final page has been turned, leave the begging for more. Two of the most successful fantasy series of this century are the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling and The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R Tolkin. Both of these book series will make readers laugh and cry, hope and despair, feel pain and joy. These fantasy classics will suck readers into their magical worlds until the final chapter has ended. The similarities between these two adventures can be witnessed in the fantasy universes the authors’ …show more content…
However, Frodo and his uncle Bilbo have a great relationship, while Harry and his aunt and uncle don’t relate well at all, and seem to hate and fear him. They are not kind to him, and even make him live under a staircase. Both Harry and Frodo believe they are just regular people and want to be treated like everyone else. Neither of them asked for the burden they have to carry. Frodo and Harry and both kind and loyal. Frodo begins his journey with the ring at the age of 33(considered an adult for a Hobbit), while Harry first faces Voldemort when he is only 12. One of these biggest differences between these two protagonists is Frodo volunteers to make the journey to Mt. Doom to destroy the ring, and Harry doesn’t have a choice. He’s marked for his fate the moment Lord Voldemort tries to kill him as a …show more content…
Frodo’s best friend in the LOTR is Samwise Gamge, and Harry’s best friend is Ron Weasley. Ron and Sam both like to eat, are sometimes clueless, and are both brave and loyal to their friends. However there are times Ron is jealous of Harry because Harry has money, while Ron’s family is poor, and because Harry is the “chosen one” and Ron feels like he is standing in Harry’s shadow. At one time Ron, under the influence of evil, believes Harry is trying to steal the woman he loves, and attacks Harry. Ron later comes back and saves Harry’s life, as well as destroying one of the Horcruxes. While Sam it is almost the opposite. When Frodo’s mind and soul are being consumed by the power of the Ring, he becomes convinced Sam is plotting to steal the ring from him, and attacks Sam. Sam rebuffs him, and after being apart for a while, Sam finds Frodo, save his life, and carries his friend and the ring to Mt. Doom to complete their
Instead of thinking about himself, Frodo thinks of the people around him in the Shire. Like Luke where he leaves despite his fears, Frodo leaves and not only faces his fears of the unknown but goes in order for the people of the Shire to stay safe despite the fact that he may die showing his selflessness. While on the Death Star, Luke shows his selflessness when goes to save Leia when hearing of her presence on the Death Star. He insists when he talks to Han in the control room that “The droid belongs to her. She's the one in the message.. We've got to help her” (Lucas New 56). Risking his life to save someone he barely knows, Luke shows his selflessness as he wants to save Leia. Both J.R.R. Tolkien and George Lucas have their heroes commit these acts in order to show that they are selfless because through this it is shown that they care about others. Frodo and Luke demonstrate selflessness when Frodo takes up the ring at Rivendell and when Luke joins the Rebel Alliance. When taking up the responsibility to take up the ring at Rivendell at the Council of Elrond, Frodo shows his selflessness as he is cognizant that no one else is willing to take the ring and speaks up as“No one
Peter Jackson’s film “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” revolves around a young hobbit by the name of Frodo Baggins and his unique group of companions. They go on a journey to destroy the One Ring of Sauron (the Dark Lord). In short, the One Ring has malevolent powers to whomever wears it.
Through his burden of carrying the ring, Frodo is subject to many new perspectives that make him realize the importance of the group. Without the help of the others, especially Sam, Frodo would have not been able to accomplish the great task he was given. At first Frodo does not want Sam to come along as he feels it’s too dangerous to subject his friend to. This illustrates his perspective in the beginning of the story of being selfish and thinking that his journey can be taken alone, “It would be the death of you to come with me, Sam," said Frodo, "and I could not have borne that.""Not as certain as being left behind," said Sam."But I am going to Mordor.""I know that well enough, Mr. Frodo. Of course you are. And I'm coming with you.” He later learns through new perspectives that without the help of Sam he would not have gotten far in his journey. Frodo is foreign to the harsh reality he is thrust into. Not only is he away from home, he is also burdened with the task of keeping the ring safe. This burden becomes quite a strain on Frodo, “There is no real going back. Though I may come to the Shire, it will not seem the same; for I shall not be the same. I am wounded with knife, sting, and tooth, and a long burden. Where shall I find rest?” J.R.R Tolkien The Lord of the Rings. With the help of Sam and the realization that he is doing this for more than himself,
...; and if by life or death I can save you, I will,” (194). Aragorn, also known as Strider, accompanied the hobbits from the Prancing Pony Inn all the way to the Council of Elrond. Gandalf was also a guiding path for Frodo keeping him updated on the evils of the Ring. I CAN’T FIND A QUOTE. But even with all his guidance Frodo still feels temptation from this Ring of power. “A sudden unreasoning fear of discovery laid hold of Frodo, and he thought of his Ring. He hardly dared to breathe, and yet the desire to get it out of his pocket became so strong that he began slowly to move his hand. He felt that he had only to slip it on, and then he would be safe,” (83). Frodo Baggins with knowledge and guidance was able to make good choices throughout his journey to Mordor in the Fellowship of the Ring because of his knowledge of the Ring and the guidance that surrounded him.
After he left Frodo did not have a father-like companion, a role-model, or a friend anymore. Frodo looked up to him, even though from the viewer's perspective he was a little eccentric. He had to learn new ways without Bilbo. Frodo was under a greater role of responsibility and authority over his own life with Bilbo being gone. In addition to that he was now also accountable for the ring. He was not ready for the great deal of power that the ring possessed. Peter Jackson shows the adversity Frodo has to face by leaving the Shire, and losing his only family member. Gandalf explained to Frodo - after lots of scrutinizing about what the ring was, and what it attains, Gandalf found out that this was indeed ‘the ring’. Frodo then had to learn how to keep himself on the down low, well at least try to, because he was being searched for. This duty changed more of his ‘hobbit’ ways, and matured his personality. By the end of the movie you can definitely see the changes made to
On the journey the mythical hero will be put to the test, but once again Harry shows why he is more of a mythical hero than Bilbo. One of the significant and a very crucial part in The Hobbit is the Battle of the Five Armies. However, played no role
Kaufman cites specific examples from Tolkien’s text to provide a foundation, which then leads to the introduction to his point, that the relationships between Frodo and Sam is more than just masculine friendship. As Kaufman continues to defend his argument, he cites a Tolkien Biography where Tolkien states that his character, Samwise Gamgee is based off of English soldiers he encountered in World War I and then implies that Tolkien may have developed homoerotic feelings for his fellow soldiers. After explaining the importance of this, Kaufman begins to incorporate Jung’s terminology such as: “hero’s journey,” “individualization,” “soul figure,” and also includes Mitch Walker’s “Double, and also includes Mitch Walker’s Double.” Kaufman is able to link these specific terms to the relationships between Frodo and Sam, along with Frodo and Gollum. Although Jung’s terms seem to be heterosexual, Kaufman chooses to utilize and describe them as gay archetypes. Kaufman focuses on Gollum’s character development; how his behavior and treatment of Frodo is similar to how gay’s may feel when trying to express themselves. Therefore, Kaufman discusses Frodo’s and Sam’s relationship in terms of a gay couple whereas Gollum is the individual
His only relation to the characters is his love for the ring; he is trying to remove it from Frodo's possession and make it his own again. He thinks Frodo stole the ring from him, and shows his resentment of him when speaking to himself: "Where iss it, where iss it: my Precious, my Precious? It's ours, it is, and we wants it. The thieves, the thieves, the filthy little thieves. Where are they with my Precious?
Tolkien emphasises Frodo's inner strength, his courage, loyalty, and moral sense, as being more important than anything else. Frodo longs, more than anything else, for the comfort of his home in the Shire. Conan, on the other hand, is one of the last of the no-nonsense heroes of old. He is strong, cunning, and out for himself. He has no qualms about enjoying life's more sensual pleasures.
Ever since J.K. Rowling first introduced Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in 1997, children and adults have read and loved the series. It has gained such popularity that all of the books have been made into major motion pictures, and a Harry Potter attraction has been opened in Universal Studios, Florida. Though the readers love Rowling’s intricate and exciting story lines, many controversies have arisen from these stories, not only in the United States, but also in various countries around the world. Perhaps the biggest controversy is the religious implications perceived by some critics. Although these critics believe that the series promotes paganism and encourages evil actions, these theories should not be taken so seriously.
The book begins with Bilbo Baggins celebrating his one hundred and eleventh birthday. Many "Hobbits" show up at his party including his third cousin, Frodo, which is the main character of the novel and a powerful wizard named Gandalf. Biblo possed a powerful ring known as the "Ruling Ring" which gives "Supreme Power" to whoever has possession of it. At the end of the party, Bilbo uses his magical ring to turn invisible and stun his guests. Gandalf, the powerful wizard, then meets up with Biblo at his house and takes the ring from Bilbo, which is corrupting him. Gandalf examines it, realizing that the ring Bilbo has is the powerful "Ruling Ring". Knowing that the forces of evil are in search of the ring, Gandalf sends Frodo, a relative of Biblo, to destroy the ring in the only place it can be destroyed, "Mt. Doom". Overhearing the talk between Gandalf and Frodo, Sam, a "Hobbit", that is good friends with Frodo is forced on the quest to aid Frodo.
Determination is important in life. Without determination, society would never advance. In the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by Peter Jackson, Jackson shows the significance of determination when Frodo is determined to get the One Ring to Mount Doom, when Gandalf sacrifices his life for the group, and when Gollum is determined to get the ring back. Frodo has no special powers since he is just a hobbit. Because of this it takes him a great deal of determination in order to get the ring to mount doom.
Sam can’t seem to leave Frodo: he listens in on a secret conversation between Frodo and Gandalf (Tolkien 63), refuses to leave Frodo when the latter tries to go to Mordor alone (Tolkien 406), and as Elrond tells Sam, “[…] It is hardly possible to separate you from him [Frodo], even when he is summoned to a secret council and you are not” (Tolkien 271). Sam’s loyalty is so intense that he is the only one to go all the way to Mordor with Frodo (though he does not do this in The Fellowship of the Ring). This devotion had many benefits one of which was a deep friendship developed between them in the next books.
However, once he realizes that he is the only one that can do it, he gradually starts growing more and more courageous throughout the story, and in the end returns home as a different person. At the same time, Frodo, as well as every other character, has to make sure not to get tempted by the ring and its evil power and not to take it for themselves. My two favorite characters of the series are an elf prince named Legolas, and Faramir, a captain of the kingdom of Gondor, both of which I find very fascinating and unique. Overall, the Lord of the Rings includes characters of many different kinds, which enhance the story even more, and also explains why I love
During the extent of my childhood I was completely consumed with reading every one of J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter books, I was waiting outside in the cold to receive it at exactly six o’clock in the morning. By reading about her awards, the records she broke publishing these books, and the joy she received, you can only begin to grasp the wonderful author she is. The books she wrote did not just address the children of the world, but they helped these children and still do today. Her books will never expire or go out of style; the type of author she is will forever be the reason that so many enjoy reading.