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Email: hvh887@mail.missouri.edu Popular Literature (Tolkien) LESSON 1: The Hobbit A philologist and professor of medieval literature at the University of Oxford named John Ronald Reuel Tolkien created many fascinating fantasies such as “Beowulf” and one of the most well-known, “The Lord of the Rings”. The creation of “The Hobbit” was said to be the prequel to the “Lord of the Rings” in world of middle earth. The main character, or protagonist, of this novel is a timid, small Hobbit named Bilbo…

Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry are two characters in J.R.R Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring. The two make multiple contributions to the success of the hobbits’ quest. From giving the group a good night’s rest to saving their lives, they made huge contribution to the group’s adventure. The two first appear in chapter six, when Pippin and Merry are stuck in cracks, caused by the willow tree they were sleeping by. Sam and Frodo begin searching for a way to get the…

Torc Off Road is an American Short course Off Road racing series. It tours throughout the United States, bringing professional four-wd, two-wd and pro light classes. Which also brings in buggies and stock trucks. It it brings in more than 45,000 people to the races every year. Torc was founded by Off Road racer Ricky Johnson in 2009. It was known as the Traxxas Torc series, owing to a title sponsor , from 2009-2013 Torc Off Road started in 2009. Torc focused its attention on Midwest trucks,…

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world and everything in it. In the series there are many races; men, elves, dwarves, ents, orcs, trolls, goblins, and wizards. Each one having their own language, completes a whole new world and creativity among readers and watchers. There is even a map to show where each race…

Bildungsroman, Hobbit Style Growing up is hard, especially the transition from acting like a naïve kid to a mature adult, and the realization of not relying on others for help but your own. Bildungsroman, it means a coming of age story. Usually a coming of age story involves a young person or kid growing up and learning about life. The Hobbit, written by J.R.R Tolkien about hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who goes on a quest with his friends. Bilbo is viewed a respectable hobbit because of his last…

As he attempts to make his getaway he runs into Boromir one of the Fellowship members. Boromir sees the ring around Frodo’s neck and is tempted by it. He strives to fight for it to keep for himself. Frodo knowing that it is his responsibility to keep the ring from everyone else does everything he can against…

What would you do if you were unexpectedly invited on an adventure? If you were once an unadventurous, uptight, simple Hobbit. Would you go on an adventure with complete strangers for a once in a lifetime experience? Bilbo Baggins the Main character in "The Hobbit" had to make this very decision. Bilbo should have left on an adventure for three reasons: to experience emotions, to develop an understanding of the world around him, and to discover his self-worth. The first reason Bilbo should…

is placed on the Ring and it’s fate. After the Ring caused a dispute among those present, Frodo, despite his fear, stood up and took the burden on himself once again by saying, “I will take the Ring to Mordor!” (LOTR). Although he appeared to be one of the weaker members of the crowd, his resolve and willpower was unmatched within the group. While the others in the meeting struggled to decide who was worthy of carrying the Ring, Frodo decided to take the burden back, if he could get it to…

The park contains the largest natural mixed grass prairie still existing in the United States. And on that prairie lives one of only four remaining free-roaming and genetically pure bison herds in North America. But it doesn’t stop there. You can also find raccoon, mink, red foxes, ermines ferrets, river otters, badgers, pronghorn, cougars, coyotes, and the like. And, of…