Ever heard of the Lord of the Rings? If the answer is yes, amazing; if the answer is “no”, well, the answer is hopefully not “no.” Although it is merely a work of fiction, the Lord of the Rings has characters that possess honorable traits. If I could nominate anyone--real or made-up--to be my role model, I would choose Frodo Baggins. Frodo is the main character in Lord of the Rings; he’s a creature that is similar to a human: a hobbit (a short humanlike creature with extremely large and hairy feet.)
The first reason I would choose Frodo to be my mentor is be because he is lighthearted and optimistic; in other words, Frodo Baggins is extremely kind. He sees beyond Gollum 's outer appearance--which most people would find provocative--and sees an opportunity to show someone kindness. Frodo agrees to let poor old Gollum tag along with him. Frodo’s optimistic ways were present when Sam said, “I’m not gonna lose you Mr. Frodo,” and Frodo replied, “I know Sam,” because Frodo knows Sam will always have his back. Frodo is also extremely affable, which explains how those who accompanied him seemed to adore him and care for him as much as they did. At the end of the movie, right after Frodo …show more content…
Frodo had a multitude of chances to turn back on his journey. He could have left it at Rivendell with the elves to take, or he could have said he never wanted anything to do with the ring in the first place, however; he didn’t turn back until his mission was fully completed. Frodo Baggins tenacity showed numerous times throughout his entire journey from the second he left the Shire, to the moment he stepped out of Mt. Doom. Although the ring was a burden to him, Frodo fought its power and made it into the dark depths of Mordor. Nothing--a gigantic spider, thousands of orks, or even Sauron 's eye--could inhibit Frodo from diminishing the ring. Because of his determination, Frodo ended up saving the whole
The first reason I would choose Frodo to be my mentor is be because he is lighthearted and optimistic; in other words, Frodo Baggins is extremely kind. He sees beyond Gollum 's outer appearance--which most people would find provocative--and sees an opportunity to show someone kindness. Frodo agrees to let poor old Gollum tag along with him. Frodo’s optimistic ways were present when Sam said, “I’m not gonna lose you Mr. Frodo,” and Frodo replied, “I know Sam,” because Frodo knows Sam will always have his back. Frodo is also extremely affable, which explains how those who accompanied him seemed to adore him and care for him as much as they did. At the end of the movie, right after Frodo …show more content…
Frodo had a multitude of chances to turn back on his journey. He could have left it at Rivendell with the elves to take, or he could have said he never wanted anything to do with the ring in the first place, however; he didn’t turn back until his mission was fully completed. Frodo Baggins tenacity showed numerous times throughout his entire journey from the second he left the Shire, to the moment he stepped out of Mt. Doom. Although the ring was a burden to him, Frodo fought its power and made it into the dark depths of Mordor. Nothing--a gigantic spider, thousands of orks, or even Sauron 's eye--could inhibit Frodo from diminishing the ring. Because of his determination, Frodo ended up saving the whole