Sam on the other hand, is more important than just a “stepping stone” (Feathers 9). Although Sam didn’t physically destroy the ring, his actions leading up to the Ring falling with Gollum was imperative to its destruction and the end of the quest. Frodo and Sam come to the last stage of their journey. They are at the bottom of mount doom and Frodo has become too weak to make it up the mountain. Sam sees his master struggling and makes the choice to carry Frodo up the rest of the way, even if it “breaks his back” (Tolkien, Return of the King 233). He knows he can’t carry the Ring itself to its destruction, but he can carry Frodo so he can destroy it. Gollum tries to attack Sam and Frodo, but when Sam is given the chance to kill him, but he sympathizes
Joseph Campbell has an analysis of myths, quests, and adventure stories. This analysis is called Hero with a Thousand Faces and follows a specific step by step journey and it is all the same. I believe that the Hobbit follows the steps to a journey. The first step is the call to adventure. The second step is the hero crosses the threshold of adventure. Then the third step is the hero faces various tests and receives magical aid. Next the hero faces the final test. Finally the hero faces another challenge before bringing peace to humanity.
He is aided by an elf to be brought to the kingdom of Rivendell. When the ring is delivered, the council attempts to decide who should carry the ring to Mordor to destroy it once and for all, and Frodo volunteers to carry it, thus creating the fellowship of the ring, with his volunteers, who vow to protect and aid Frodo in his almost impossible quest. Frodo realizes his heroicness, and his true destiny in himself in this novel, such as courage in danger, wit against opponents, and perseverance to complete his task. He also must evolve mentally, to carry the burden of the ring of power, must adapt as he carries it, to its effects, responsibilities, and consequences. Also, in the end, Frodo volunteers to take the ring to Mordor to be destroyed, which really ends up showing how he has evolved or really taken a
The Hunger Games, Star Wars, and the Hobbit are all have a similar approach to the hero's journey. They have many similarities and a substantial amount of differences. The three main parts of the hero’s journey that are going to be analyzed are ordinary world, mentor help, and test/allies/enemies. In one part of the hero’s journey there is a number of similarities and differences.
He is never welcomed but comes anyway. A story illustrated by JRR Tolkien, is turned into a action packed movie directed by Peter Jackson. The movie is based upon a little hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who receives an opportunity to go on a quest with thirteen dwarves, a wizard, and a leader named Thorin. Throughout this quest, Bilbo starts to change more and more after encountering many situations that require very thoughtful decisions. In Chapter 12, Inside Information, Bilbo goes into Smaug’s cave, grabs a two handled golden cup, and leaves without awakening him up. Although that is what Tolkien included in his book, Jackson changed it up a bit. Jackson changed the part in the scene when Bilbo went into the cave he went in trying
However, Sam’s courage seems to falter after he gains the ring. Once he puts it on, even though it seems to weigh heavily, he continues on, but he also learns that Frodo is alive right after coming in contact with the ring. Based on Sam’s past actions concerning, it is very likely that if Sam did not have the ring, he would have attacked the orcs much like he did with Shelob and most likely died. The ring may have held him back, knowing that he would die and that its chances of getting
In the novel, The Hobbit, the author J.R.R. Tolkien, suggests when an individual pushes themselves to explore risk-taking, they take the opportunity to grow within themselves, and test the extent of their newfound values, which result in the character fostering a stronger sense of self-identity.
The ring was known to corrupt the mind of its wearers making them extremely attached to the ring, such as Smeagol/Gollum. Initially the ring has no power over Frodo but throughout the trilogy the ring begins to possess Frodo’s mind and he becomes possessive and attached to the ring. This creates a problem towards the end when he is faced with destroying the ring and can not bring himself to do it. Frodo Baggins can be considered a failed hero due to the fact that at the moment of achieving the quest he abandons it and caves into the powers of the ring. This makes Frodo appealing because he is a relatable character and has to face everyday challenges like the average
In chapter 1 and 2 in The Hobbit we have met many characters like Bilbo baggins. They are hobbits there are to sadies that are toddle different you got one said called Tokish. The Tokish like to go on adventures and the Baggins don't like to do that. They are toddle different they like to eat a lot. Bilbo baggins is from both sides but he takes more from the Baggins because he is lazy but not like the rest of them and he likes to eat a lot.
Sam can be seen as just an accomplice to Frodo, doing only what he is told to do throughout the adventure. People do not view minor characters like these as heroes in a story. However, the sidekicks of stories can be seen with as much selflessness as the main protagonist when given the right opportunity. Just like Frodo, Sam was never forced to go on this adventure with Frodo, and he does not have the ring that caused such a quest to be necessary. But out of loyalty to Frodo, Sam goes anyways. Despite the warnings given or the danger that presents itself later in their adventure, “Sam avows that he will accompany his master or no member of the fellowship will go anywhere.” (Nelson). This devotion to Frodo makes Sam a hero of his own, as Sam risks everything he has to help
Gollum is more of a self-centered creature. All he cares about is the ring and will do anything to get it. As the reader we can see that Gollum is smart for accepting the chance to lead Frodo and Sam because he has the upper hand. He knows the territory he is about to lead Sam and Frodo into, while they do not. The reader knows that Gollum plans to overpower Sam and Frodo and steal the ring when he says “We promised: to save our precious, not to let Him have it-never”(Tolkien 283).
This mental notion is eventually disregarded as he attempts to defect from the Fellowship. Gandalf’s death impacted Frodo in many ways throughout the film. As Frodo gazed upon Lady Galadriel’s mirror, he envisioned the future of Middle Earth if the ring was not destroyed. This moment motivated Frodo to destroy the ring and it caused Frodo to become less naive and oblivious to the consequences if he did not complete his
He also displayed tremendous loyalty, from the time he first learned about the Ring’s existence until he told Frodo farewell at the Grey Havens. Despite his fear, he journeyed hundreds of miles from his home in the Shire. In Mordor, when Frodo could not continue on, Sam carried him up the slopes of Mount Doom, saying, “I can’t carry [the Ring] for you, but I can carry you and it as well” (940). By carrying Frodo up the mountain, he save both his dearest friend and all of Middle Earth. His loyal service made the difference between the success and failure of the quest and thus between the survival or death of all good things in Middle Earth.
Here, we can also see the humorous side of Samwise—mentioning that he would deal with the Black Riders even when we know he wasn’t capable of it. Nevertheless, this loyalty was a burden for Sam as it led them to the dangerous journey to Mordor.
His closest companion Samwise Gamgee is there with him at all times, empowering them two when Frodo feels that he can't go any further. Samwise Gamgee is in some courses a greater amount of the legend than Frodo himself. He makes a huge effort to ensure Frodo, and his affection and reliability are about unique to some other character in the adventure. He is notwithstanding ready to set aside his undeniable
Aragorn, also known as Strider, is a friend of Gandalf and as such, knows that Frodo carries the ring. Aragorn is instrumental in helping the hobbits reach Rivendell. Without him, the hobbits would have gotten murdered in their sleep at Bree. Aragorn insists that they not sleep in the hobbit rooms, but instead sleep in a dining room. When they go to their room the next morning, they find it trashed and the beds where the hobbits were to have slept ripped to shreds. Aragorn also guides them through the wilderness, helping them navigate towards Rivendell. When the Black Riders catch up with them and give Frodo a dangerous cut, Aragorn is able to find a plant to soothe the pain and help Frodo continue on to Rivendell. The hobbits would have met a rather untimely ends without Aragorn to guide and advise them on their