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In a letter to one Milton Waldman, J.R.R. Tolkien explains that “myth and fairy-story must, as all art, reflect and contain in solution elements of moral and religious truth (or error), but not explicit, not in the known form of the primary 'real ' world.” As The Lord Of The Rings is, by Tolkien’s definition, a fairy-story, it would be correct to assume that it, too, contains “elements of moral and religious truth.” However, many who read Lord Of The Rings dispute the trilogy’s religious content

order to get out of being sent to Sanford. Many lines are repeated 3 times over. This could be in reference to fairytales always using the number 3, since this plot seems far-fetched like a fairytale. However, it could also be in reference to the trilogy of films that Wright and Pegg made together. Then, there is the swan symbol. Swans typically symbolize grace, beauty, and peace. In the film, though, the swans symbolize an overbearing distraction. Nicholas is constantly surrounded by them in the

Throughout the past century, it has been increasingly the case that authors and artisans utilize familiar stories and adapt them into a different medium. This practice of course, has been in place for many thousands of years, as we see the epic of Gilgamesh transcending its initial narrative to become more poetic, and weave itself into various mythologies, and Homers tales have long since made the rounds through all manner of works, whether narrative, paintings, plays or poetry. However, this practice

The thing I find interesting about this Peter Jackson is that I watched his movie the frighteners way before I knew who he was. The Frighteners directed by Peter Jackson and co-written with his wife, Fran Walsh. A lot of people don’t know that Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh conceived the idea for The Frighteners during the script-writing phase of Heavenly Creatures. The Frighteners was a spin-off film of to the television series, Tales from the Crypt. But after Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh 's first

Pippin looked out from the shelter of Gandalf 's cloak. He wondered if he was awake or still sleeping, still in the swift-moving dream in which he had been wrapped so long since the great ride began. The dark world was rushing by and the wind sang loudly in his ears. He could see nothing but the wheeling stars, and away to his right vast shadows against the sky where the mountains of the South marched past. Sleepily he tried to reckon the times and stages of their journey, but his memory was drowsy

Taking the Hobbits to Mainstream: The Lord of the Rings, Music, and Popular Culture Since its publication in 1954, J.R.R. Tolkien’s trilogy The Lord of the Rings has embedded itself in popular culture. From influencing other fantasy works to being referred to in television, there is no doubt that The Lord of the Rings is here to stay. The Lord of the Rings is one of the best-known book series of all time, which is reflected by the impact it has had on pop culture. Among the areas of popular culture

War becomes inevitable. Once again directed by Matt Reeves (“Cloverfield,” “Let Me In”), “War for the Planet of the Apes” is a culmination of six years of story and represents an achievement that is still all too rare in Hollywood: a major film trilogy where each successive installment was better than the last.

In J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings Trilogy, the character of Gollum has quickly proven to be the single most important character to the plot. This is due partly to his role in the destruction of the One Ring; but more to do with the themes associated with the character of Gollum. Gollum, despite being a disgusting and repulsive creature who had entered the story later than most other characters, embodies the strongest allegory in the entire trilogy. Gollum is an allegory for the depravity of Man

In his word Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien presents an unlikely hero in Samwise Gamgee, the most direct companion of Frodo Baggins in his quest to destroy the one Ring. While many other characters show honorable traits, Samwise demonstrates true servanthood, a brave heart, and perseverance, even through the land of Mordor. One of Sam’s most prominent character trait is his spirit of servanthood, which develops into a complete devotion to his master and his quest. Like many of his traits, he had

Among other things, Tolkien was perhaps chiefly a scholar of mythology, and despite his dislike of allegory, his universe is shot through with mythological archetypes. Among Tolkien’s obvious mythological influences (Biblical, Celtic, Norse, and Arthurian mythologies, etc.), I believe Biblical held the most significant effect on The Lord of the Rings, albeit Finnish/Nordic appears more so than any other. Additionally, Tolkien wanted to publish The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings together,