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    The Lord of the Ring J.R.R Tolkien Setting the western, middle, and southern region of Middle earth in the third age Character Frodo - a Hobbit with the one ring and has to take it into the land of Mordor and throw it into Mount Doom Sam - a Hobbit who is Frodo’s best friend who helps Frodo on his journey and come with him to the end Peregrin Took - a Hobbit call Pippin, who is Frodo’s friend and he helps Frodo on his journey Merry - a Hobbit who is Frodo’s friend and he helps Frodo on his journey

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    appealing character in the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), directed by Peter Jackson, was the Ring of Power. Once greater attention is payed to the Ring, there are many hints at it’s consciousness, from the statement that the ring has a will of it’s own to the hints at Sauron’s very soul being part of the ring. With it’s will to dominate and direct alliances to Sauron, it’s obvious why the Ring is so enticing as a character. The One Ring is an extension of Sauron himself

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    Tolkien’s novel The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is an epic adventure through the mythical world of Middle Earth and the kingdoms that encompass it. The world is in turmoil, a dark and powerful enemy named Sauron has returned. This story includes many diverse races throughout this vast continent. Hobbits, elves, dwarves, wizards, and men must once again work together to defeat this long-forgotten adversary. The ring of power has been found, and the Dark Lord desperately wants it

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    Tom Bombadil placed the magic ring on his finger; everyone waited for him to disappear, but nothing happened, and he handed the ring back to Frodo without a slight hesitation. Frodo offered Galadriel the ring and she grew into a horrible creature towering over Frodo, but fought the ring’s strong temptation, and finally decreasing back to her normal self and declined the powerful ring. Both Tom and Galadriel, in The Lord of the Ring, portray Tolkien’s respect for nature and strong spirituality, because

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    "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be so eager to deal out death in judgment." - Gandalf, in the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Many people question whether the death penalty is right or wrong. Issues regarding the possibility of putting an innocent person to death based on faulty investigative work and a flawed legal system are often explored. References to the concept of lex talionis are made, wondering

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    stereotypical roles have drastically changed, but social normality of each gender remains the same. This idea that each gender has a role in society, but that the role is a vital part is apparent in Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien’s book The Lord of the RIngs. Through his portrayal of both male and female characters that conform to and stray from social normality, Jackson attempts to appeal to both sexes and demonstrate that both genders can share characteristics and still contribute to society.

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    upon the wind a roaring sound like the roll of thunder heard far away… I hear the endless voice of Rauros calling.” Effectively, J.R.R. Tolkien’s description of the scenery that surrounds enormous, cascading Falls of Rauros from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring could serve as a metaphoric review for any album that the black metal band Falls of Rauros release. Since 2005, the band have been incorporating flourishes

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    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Prompt #1: Define “fellowship” I believe that the term “fellowship” describes a group of individuals who feel companionship for one another and do what is best for the entire team, no matter what obstacles they may face. In the film The Fellowship of the Ring, directed by Peter Jackson, four hobbits, two men, one elf, one dwarf, and one wizard formed a company to destroy the evil ring of Sauron at Mount Doom in Mordor. The concept of “fellowship”

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    “How do you pick up the threads of an old life? How do you go on, when in your heart you begin to understand...there is no going back. There are some things that time cannot mend. Some hurts that go too deep, that have taken hold.” In The Lord of The Rings, Frodo’s journey is one of persistent sorrows. His mind is conflicted between his will to do the right thing and the Ring’s seductive call. Towards the end of his journey, his will breaks and he gives in to the Ring’s power. While he ends up

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    J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring since it was an exciting story, unlike the other readings. In English Part One and Part Two, most of the readings were nonfictional, and those that were fictional were mostly short stories with simple plots. However, I enjoyed The Hobbit since it was a part of a novel. Unlike the other short stories, the plot had many facets and was action-packed; therefore, it was more intriguing to read. The Fellowship of the Ring is teeming with literary

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