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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

“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit” (Tolkien 3). J.R.R. Tolkien wrote this simple sentence, of only ten words, and just like that an idea was born and journey began which soon grew to be a classic novel and then best selling series. Something that few may know is that, from the time it was first created, The Hobbit is actually intended for young children. When writing The Hobbit Tolkien’s main objective was simply to create a fairytale for his four children. But soon after it’s publication

Heroism, Magic and Retribution in Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit  A fantasy is an imaginary world where all things imaginable can be brought to life. J.R.R Tolkien portrayed fantasy through his use of skilled craftsmanship and a vivid imagination, which was presented in each piece of literature he wrote. In Tolkien's two stories The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings we see the theme of fantasy brought to life through three essential elements, heroism, magic and retribution. Heroism is shown

an immense amount of symbolism used throughout both poems, and many different things can be taken away about the author’s thoughts religion, nature, and the battle between good and evil in one’s mind. In the novel, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien, there is seemingly a lot left up in the air about religion and the symbolism of nature, but when read the way the author intended, there are a few very strong themes that resemble those portrayed in “The Tyger” and “The Lamb”. Throughout the writings

     I read a book the other day. It was a wonderful book called The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. I really enjoyed it; it gives the background information on the creation of Middle Earth. In it, Tolkien tells us of Illúvatar, Eä, the Valar and the birth of Elves, Dwarves and Men. But, you know, I don’t think it has anything at all to do with Elves, Dwarves, Men and some god named Illúvatar. I think Tolkien really wanted to write a Biblical allegory and a critique on ridiculous human nature really

it for getting to conclusions. Finding. “There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after” (Tolkien). Certainly, when E.M Forster wrote A Passage to India or J.R.R Tolkien wrote The Hobbit or Kurt Vonnegut wrote Slaughterhouse -Five they were not looking for anything. However, they ended up finding a crucial link in their books–links to society at the time their books were published

offer of the fortune watched by Smaug the mythical beast. Bilbo 's trip takes him from cheerful, country surroundings into a viler region. The story is told as a rambling mission, and most sections present a particular animal or kind of creatures of Tolkien 's topography. Bilbo picks up another level of development, capability, and intelligence by tolerating the offensive, sentimental, fey, and brave sides of his temperament and applying his minds and judgment skills. The story achieves its peak in the

Contrast Essay Rough Draft Have you ever thought how the characters relate to each other? Is it the behavior, culture, attitude or values. Well, all those things make ones similar and different from others. In his book, “ The Hobbit”, the author J.R.R Tolkien describes the hobbit, dwarves, and elves. In “ The Hobbit”, the characters all have traits that they have in common yet also have traits that are different. About the hobbit in chapter 1, it is said that “They are little people, about half our height

Magic and myth serve a multitude of roles in the fantasy genre. Magic is often used as a significant plot device and can exist in a fantasy work for several purposes; magic is used as a mode of enticement to peak the reader's interest and signifier of the genre, it is used to advance the plot, and, magic is also used as a device in which the author can explore real-world concepts and contemporary concerns in a way that is both immediate, yet removed from reality. The incorporation of traditional

Wings by Aprilynne Pike and The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien are two books that have challenged my reading skills and the way I think about achieving accomplishments that are considered impossible. These books are classified under the same genre fantasy and through character development my view of this genre as an uninteresting and unrealistic genre is challenged. The Hobbit was a more challenging text to read. The perspective of the story kept changing through the story making it confusing on whose