The One Ring In Tolkein's The Lord Of The Rings

Frodo, the protagonist of The Fellowship of the Rings, is given his call to adventure at the Shire. It occurs when Gandalf realizes that Bilbo Baggins’ ring is in fact the One Ring of Sauron, the dark lord. This ring contains great power and evil within it. Gandalf realizes the artifact’s true danger, and realizes it must be taken from the peaceful Shire. He entrusts the task of its transportation to Frodo Baggins, the nephew of Bilbo, calling Frodo to his adventure. Hobbits such as he are ideal for this mission due to their natural aversion to power. Coupled

“The Fellowship of the Ring” is a trilogy of “The Lord of the Ring” which J.R.R Tolkien, the author, presents the unforeseen good vs evil. Where hobbits, wizards, dwarves, elves and mankind have to fight evil in middle earth in order to survive. There are many incidences where bravery and taking the harder path advanced them.

It would possess him" (70). After having said this, he tells Frodo how this ring of doom originated. Clearly, Gandalf is wise enough to know that behind all that power lies weakness and evil. Even if one might first use the ring for something good and meaningful to others, it will eventually possess that person and make that person the slave to the ring. Galadriel even knows this quite well. Frodo offers her the ring, since he believes she deserves it the most and also knows how to control it. When Frodo tells her this, Galadriel seems to be strongly tempted to take the power offered by Frodo. She tells him, "For many long years I had pondered what I might do, should the Great Ring come into my hands, and behold!" (431). The exclamation point reveals to us how Galadriel might be really taken in by the thought of power at this moment and how raptured she is in this thought. But, she too is wise as Gandalf is. In the end, she even tells Frodo, "We will not speak more of it" (431). She knows that even speaking about such power can bring about destruction. Interestingly though, Galadriel seems to be almost crazy at this moment, presenting herself to Frodo while relating to him what "good" she could bring to her elves. The ring is so alluring. Too much of a good thing cannot last long. She is

Tolkien creates the ring as the epitome of evilness to give it a mind of its own. With this symbolism, the ring is able to maneuver itself and corrupt whom it pleases. It takes on the evilness of the beholder and enhances their evil thoughts to the point in which evilness is the only thought that consumes them. As described by another hobbit, Frodo, the ring has “an unwholesome power that sets to work on its keeper at once.” In Sméagol’s instance, the ring is able to take a strong hold of his soul with just a look at “the bright and beautiful” gold that it entails. Such evilness is personified by Tolkien because Tolkien sees it as something that takes action, not something that is acted upon. The power that the ring possesses eats away at him until he is an entire different creature. The ring destroys Sméagol and creates Gollum, an outcast and a murderer. The theme of temptation displayed by Tolkien coincides with the temptation that evilness

This quote shows that Frodo has refused the call to adventure. Upon refusing the call Gandalph raises his voice and orders Frodo to take the ring out of the shire. Frodo, a timorous hobbit, then obeys Gandalph and sets out on his journey.

If Bilbo didn’t take the one ring. Ethan sharp. In the gloom of golums cave the ring waits for its supposed new bearer. Bilbo baggins simply walks past it without so much as a glance. What Bilbo didn’t know was that this action would have serious consequences. Almost a year later inside the depths of erabor the dragon smaug awakens from his slumber only

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

The Fellowship of the Ring takes place in a fictional world named Middle-Earth. The title itself tells some aspects of the book. The Ring, a possession of The Dark Lord Sauron, is used for evil deeds. Sauron placed much of his power in the Ring, and controls people through it. This is all in an effort to enslave

Gandalf’s thoughts weighed heavily on his shoulders as he rode west. Only time could tell whether Bilbo and the dwarves had taken his advice properly, the dwarves could be very stubborn. Gandalf, of course, was thinking entirely about them when he had left for the west for if the wizard had joined them he could have ensured their protection during what is probably the most dangerous part of their journey. Nevertheless he knew of the dangers that followed if he had not left, as the business he had to the south was a meeting, a meeting that would be forever remembered by all the wizards from the western lands to the

When trying to create the Fellowship, Frodo volunteers himself to be the holder of the Ring. Elrond explains some hazards of the Ring-bearer, stating, “They must pass into the domain of the Enemy far from aid. Do you still hold to your word, Frodo, that you will be the Ring-bearer?” (275). Frodo agrees after hearing the risks he may face, which is another example of how courageous Frodo is.

Frodo Baggins lived among the peaceful hills called The Shire, among with his friends. It was a normal, but peaceful day in The Shire, where Frodo sat by the tree in the woods, and read a book. During Frodo’s reading, he hear a wagon rattling closer from the roads, and singing. Immediately Frodo knew who the voice of the singing is. His friend Gandalf The Gray arriving to see his old friend Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo has carried a ring that belong to a dark evil which stirs in Mordor. The ring has passed on to Frodo, knowing the threat it can cause, making Frodo to make an unexpected journey to save his home, and the world.

2. ”The ring to bind them all”. Describe the ring - in what way does it seem to be evil?

"Three Rings for the Eleven-kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for the Dark Lord on his Dark throne, In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. One Ring to rule them all, One ring to find them, One ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them, In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie(Tolkien)." Master of storytelling J.R.R. Tolkien continues the lives of the fictitious creatures that he introduced in The Hobbit, in his modern classic The Fellowship of the Ring. He artfully illustrates the truths of the evil that plague the hearts of man. He tells a story of greed, destruction and how mortal men are enslaved by

Indeed, there were multiple characters willing to help Frodo, but who was there to give Frodo guidance, information, and wisdom? The answer is Gandalf. If Gandalf had not given Frodo the things he did, he would have been clueless and not feel strong enough to carry out the giant responsibility of handling the ring.

This ring effects not only Frodo, but Gandalf too. Gandalf refuses to take it, because of its power. Boromir was also tempted by the ring. Anyone who comes in contact with the ring can easily