Research Paper On The Hobbit

The Lord of The Ring’s trilogy is considered one of the greatest Hollywood films in the century. These films have broken several movie records for the Hollywood industry. Also, these movies relate with an all age audience because of the great development of all the characters in the movie. To be clear, some would say that they feel like they know the characters after watching the trilogy. In my experience after watching the trilogy, it left me in aww because the different aspects of film it portrayed. Nevertheless, after watching the trilogy twice I became more familiar with some metaphors the author, J.R Tolkien, was trying to reveal. Overall, these metaphors can be seen through the Ring, Gandalf’s role and the friendship between Frodo and Sam.

I have always loved to read. I love to escape from the drama and stress of real life by opening a book and getting sucked into a world drastically different from my own and stepping into a character’s shoes. This love made me want to create these stories on my own; I want to take my own ideas and create a world as vivid as the ones in my favorite books. My love for unreal worlds pulled me to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He spent years weaving together different myths, languages, and traditions of all of the different races of people and creatures in his stories, and I wanted to be able to create a lore like that in my own books. Tolkien was one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century, and he almost

The Hobbit is a book by J.R.R Tolkien that tells the story of a Hobbit who has been swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, and prince of the Lonely Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield.

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings have been beloved works among many generations of readers since they were first published. The author of these two books, J.R.R. Tolkien is just as interesting a man as many of the characters he created in the world of Middle-Earth. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in Africa to a banker manager and his wife in 1892 and had only one sibling, Hilary, who was less than two years younger (Wikipedia). When he was young both of his parents died (one from rheumatic fever, the other from diabetes) and he and his brother were raised by a Catholic priest in Birmingham (Wikipedia). Tolkien was involved in World War One and Two, first as a serviceman, then as a cryptographer (Wikipedia). Indeed he was very

Imagine yourself in a pre-industrial world full of mystery and magic. Imagine a world full of monsters, demons, and danger, as well as a world full of friends, fairies, good wizards, and adventure. In doing so you have just taken your first step onto a vast world created by author and scholar John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. Tolkien became fascinated by language at an early age during his schooling, in particularly, the languages of Northern Europe, both ancient and modern. This affinity for language did not only lead to his profession, but also his private hobby, the invention of languages. His broad knowledge eventually led to the development of his opinions about

J.R.R Tolkien was an english writer, poet, philologist, and a university professor. He wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He once said “ It’s a dangerous business going out your front door.” Tolkien is both right and wrong. When leaving the home safety, adventure, and health are all put on the line.

J.R.R Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” is the prequel to the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy..This book did what it’ ’’’s future predecessors failed to accomplish , keeping the reader at the edge of their seat.

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings has delighted readers since its publication owing to its author's skillful development of his fantastic realm and its inhabitants adventures therein. In fact, Tolkien is rightly regarded as the father of the modern fantasy genre, and it often seems all fantasy imitates his work in some way. However, as readers return to the work, it often becomes apparent that the work is more than a simple escapist journey into an imaginary world; the work represents the finest traditions in literature and rich grounding in Tolkien's study of language and mythology. Equally surprising, though, Tolkien himself admits that the

J.R.R. Tolkien had an extremely interesting life filled with real adventures and fictional adventures in his many books and poems. Tolkien had rough patches in his life, but this made him a more enriched person. His work is influenced by his many travels and the people he met during them. Tolkien’s many books and poems show his love of adventure and his wild imagination. The life, career, and poetry of J.R.R. Tolkien was remarkable for its time period and is still influential to this day.

For years, people of all ages have enjoyed “The Hobbit,” by J.R.R. Tolkien, causing a debate over whether or not this novel should be defined as a ‘children’s book.’ After all, it contains many stereotypes of a children’s book, including moral lessons and character growth, yet, avid fans debate that it includes depth and darkness that heighten it to the level of adults. In the end, does it really matter how people view it from the outside? What might otherwise be important is the content it contains. Bilbo Baggins, a small character who goes on huge adventures; someone who has become known throughout the fantasy world and has left a footprint bigger than a giant’s. However, this seems like an awfully large reputation for somebody who seems so meek and homely towards the beginning of his journey. Luckily, over the course of his pilgrimage to the Lonely Mountain, he grows in ways that have enabled this persona. Not only does he learn about the world he lives in, but he also becomes more courageous and mature throughout the journey as well. This in total transforms him from the weak link of his traveling company, into the person who become invaluable to finding peace and closure from their quest.

This paper seeks to highlight the various mythologies used as source material by J.R.R. Tolkien, and how he attempts to create a mythology of his own through using various aspects from the myths and epics he studied. His desire to create a new and inventive mythology led to borrowing heavily from the myths and epics of Europe. This paper will show that through using the basis of other mythologies and epics, Tolkien creates an understandable and accessible mythology for his books. Throughout his writings, Tolkien weaves in various objects, aspects, and storylines from myth in order to provide readers with an understandable fantasy realm, while also providing a look at how these aspects can mesh together in a unique and fresh way. His use of

The early twentieth century saw an upheaval of normal life in Europe because of the Great War and the changing political and social systems. In the midst of this time, JRR Tolkien found himself transformed from a young student at Oxford to a soldier in the British army as war broke out across the continent. This war affected his life deeply, whether indirectly while he was at Oxford or through his time in the trenches in direct combat. As a dedicated academic, however, Tolkien never abandoned his passion for languages and mythology but used his experiences to bolster his own writings and creative pursuits.

Tolkien's life from the hand of Michael White. The biography explores Tolkien's journey from poor and parentless child to one of the most prolific literary writers of the 20th Century. In what can be described as a personable account of Tolkien's life, White describes J.R.R's life as a young child raised in South Africa; the saddening loss of his parents at a very young age; his blossoming love for Edith Brett; Tolkien's devotion to his career as a professor at Oxford; the friendship he had with C.S. Lewis and how this influenced his work ; the inspiration for The Hobbit from a hole is some carpet; and how The Lord of the Rings became a literary masterpiece in the 20th Century, eventually becoming a world renowned film and gaming franchise. This book provided a great deal of elaboration and, more vitally, context on some of the facts stated in the Tolkien Society's very formal and somewhat vague online timeline. Each of the key dates mentioned are put into perspective and suddenly we see Tolkien not just as a fact but as a person with character, a man who suffered and succeeded in equal measure. The biography itself is written in such a way that it feels like a fictional novel and that is refreshing because it brings a sense of intrigue into Tolkien's personal journey, I liken Tolkien then to his beloved Hobbit travelling through Middle Earth. The way this particular book was written

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, otherwise known as J.R.R Tolkien was an amazing writer. You could even say that he was a legend. He has written quite a lot of fiction throughout his life. The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion, these are just a fraction of what he has made. He has also written a lot of poetry, and much of it is included in these novels. Millions have admired

In J.R.R Tolkien’s work, The Fellowship of The Ring, Tolkien redefines the concept of heroism by turning an ordinary person into an unlikely hero. The traits of a typical hero have been the same throughout literature’s history. The hero of a story has been often the strongest, wisest, and most courageous character in the book. He or she likely defeats evil on their own, and turns into the greatest savior. Even the very first poems ever written, like Beowulf, follow the typical hero pattern. Tolkien experiences in life, perhaps, made him desire something different. At a very young age of four, Tolkien’s father died. Then the two brothers became orphans in 1904, due to their mother dying. This left Tolkien confused and lonely. In 1911, he got his first-class degree in Germanic languages and literature, which came easy to him. Tolkien left and served in World War I as a Lieutenant. After only four months of being in trench warfare, where he was surrounded by blood and death, he was released due to an illness. Going back to what he had a passion for, he became a Professor at Oxford University. Between all his other small writings, is when he developed The Fellowship of The Ring in 1954. According to Biography.com, it was “partially inspired by ancient European myths, with its own sets of maps, lore and languages.” Which in other words, were his life experiences. Throughout the story, Tolkien brings little parts of his life to the picture. He aspired to create a world where