Gandalf

In the words of the Great Philosopher Gandalf the Gray… “It does not do to leave a live dragon out of our calculations, if you live near him.” These words we hear are from one of the greatest and only wizards in middle earth, none other than Gandalf the Gray. But we must ask ourselves, “what does Gandalf mean by this?”. After all, Gandalf is one of the most perplexing, intricate, and mysterious characters in the LOTR trilogy. If you want to know the answer beneath you must ask these question three. What message is Gandalf trying to tell us? What are the possible meanings behind the quote. Then lastly why does Gandalf even mention the quote? Gandalf, being a wizard, is prone to using odd language towards his fellow travellers at times, and…

When it comes to the battle between Gandalf the Gray and Albus Dumbledore, it’s a very hard choice for a sci-fi nerd like me to pick a favorite. With so many pros to both I had to debate a lot about which one was the best, but I would have to say that Mr. Gandalf, hands down, is the best and most helping wizard of all time. In the next few paragraphs I will explain to you the key points why I think Gandalf the Gray is the best choice. Character portrayal is a very important part to look at…

In this paragraph we will be talking about Saruman’s power, jealousness towards Gandalf, and his downfall and betrayal of the Istari and Gandalf. In T.A. 2463 Saruman formed the White Council to stop the comeback of Sauron and Saruman was voted the Head of the White Council. Saruman was faithful to the cause up until about T.A. 4000 when Sauron persuade him to help him destroy Middle-Earth. Saruman was always faithful to the cause of stopping the cause when he and the other Istari arrived in…

entourage of two men (Gandalf and Aragorn), an elf (Legolas) and a dwarf (Gimli). Each with their own set of skills and glorified heritage. Gandalf - a powerful wizard that fights to end the turmoil in Middle-Earth. Aragorn - The lost son of the king of Gondor and soon to be the leader of the army of the dead. Legolas - The wood elf that was…

(otherwise known as Strider) in Bree joined him. On their journey, they have had to evade the Black Riders who are supernatural servants of Sauron, the dark lord. When in Bree, Frodo encountered his uncle Bilbo and the wizard Gandalf for the first time in several years. A council was held to decide the fate of the ring. It was determined it had to be destroyed once and for all and that…

When people are shouldered with a burden of responsibility people always want a positive result out of it. In the movie Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring Peter Jackson shows just how a result comes from being burdened with responsibility. Having said that a positive result can be rare to come by. Someone will always be affected by another's or even their own responsibility. Frodo Baggins is faced with a burden of responsibility for protecting the ring from everyone, following…

Wormtongue is a rash individual and underestimates the power of the outsider Gandalf to exploit him as a traitor. Wormtongue’s first mistake was getting caught stealing Theoden’s sword. After this discovery, Theoden gives Wormtongue the option to ride into battle with him or return to Saruman. Instead of agreeing to fight with Theoden, “His eyes glittered. Such malice was in them that men stepped back from him. He bared his teeth: and with a hissing breath he spat before the king’s feet, and…

novel parallels itself to the bible, helping to explain the few phenomena that had catalyzed the events to his fantasy. Like Gandalf, Sauron and other magical beings were “Maiars” or “spirits that descended to Arda to help the Valar shape the world” (Tolkien). These characters are very similar to that of angels in the bible; spirits who descended down from God to help nurture the human growth. However, like the bible, Fellowship of The Ring presents a sinful character, the Dark Lord, also known…

All safety that they could provide for him he lets go for the sack of their own sanity. But it is Sam that risks more, for Frodo’s sake Sam propel himself into the water knowing he cannot swim. Doing so, for he knew Frodo could not take this burden alone. These are not simple sacrifices being made in the story, but ones for the greater good. Such as to include the destruction of the ring or of what may aid in the destruction of the ring. All were made for the betterment of not just a few, but…

one usually edges out the other. The Lord of the Rings is more captivating because of the importance of the Fellowship, the differences in the battles, and how the characters are portrayed. One of the most important things that makes The Lord of the Rings so spectacular is the Fellowship. Unlike in The Hobbit where the journeying party is made up of just dwarves, the Fellowship is a mix of many races. This is a far more effective way to complete any task. When there are different kinds of…