Nexus One

happens in the book, ‘The Hobbit’. The author of ‘The Hobbit’ is J.R.R Tolkien and the movie director is Peter Jackson. The Hobbit is about a little hobbit living a very comfortable, calm, and simple life, that goes by the name Bilbo Baggins. Until one day he was chose by a wizard, Gandalf to go on adventure with him. A small hobbit that has no experience going on adventures and facing prettified adventures.The two majors differences that happened from the book to the movie are the scene where…

In a land where everything is real, it’s non-fiction. A hobbit named Radagast lived in his home thinking about all the adventures he went on in his past life, wondering if he would ever go on one again. A tall man that believed in magic and thought he could solve everyone's problems. His name is Thorin and he was driven out of his homeland when a beast made it it’s new home. The beast was large, over 4 tons, and could kill you in a blink an eye. Thorin went on, the beast could walk and fly, but…

Each room has one or more televisions and a robust speaker system lining the walls. The rooms themselves serve a variety of functions, many of which would seem beyond the scope of a standard church. There are many signs denoting activities held at all times of year.…

Even people who are very monotonous have a tookish side to them. The character Bilbo Baggins from the novel the Hobbit is a very average hobbit with nothing special about him. In some occasions Bilbo steps out his comfort zone and into the more lively, tookish side. Examples of this is when Bilbo agrees to go on a journey even though he is unfamiliar, he also went ahead of the group to try to pick the pockets of the trolls, and he followed Gollum which could have gotten him killed. In the…

The Fellowship of the Ring, a group strangers who grow more courageous when working together. On the beginning of their journey, Frodo and Sam set off on their way to Prancing Pony. Samwise Gamgee, the first one to volunteer, represents a loyal retainer. Courage to continue with Frodo shows a dedication that a loyal retainer has for the hero of their story. He risks his life several times, which includes him joining Frodo in the first place. Sam also represents a Martyr, he feels the need to…

As a consequence, he becomes more brave after he survives because he did not have to rely on his friends. “Wind, wind of course, he said, and he was so pleased that he made up one on the spot(Tolkien 74).” This shows that he is happy about being able to deal with Gollum which means that he becomes more confident in his abilities. After this he is also more able to deal with stuff, such as escaping from the goblin’s mountain.…

What makes a hero weak? We’ve all read a good novel and later watched the film, but you realize that the film has many differences compared to the book. These differences in The Hobbit between the book and film showed that Bilbo was a weaker hero in the book portrayal through his, actions, emotions/feelings, and physical shape. Bilbo’s actions in the book reveal Bilbo to be a weaker hero. Bilbo is frightened and cautious in the book, but is a leading character in the movie. Which makes Bilbo…

In the book The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay, the prisoners serve as a magical support group for Peekay. Since Peekay had come to the prison, he had been respected because of Doc. Doc would play the piano through the night which earned him the nickname of “the Frog”. Peekay gains the nickname of “Tadpole Angel” and Onoshobishobi Inglesi from the prisoners. Peekay also helps run the sandwich fund. “‘We thank him for the tobacco, the sugar, and the salt and for the letters and the things he…

The name’s Hades. I’m sure you’ve all heard about the horrible Hades who nearly destroyed your tiny land by letting angry gods run rampage. No? I’m the one with the fiery blue hair, shark-like teeth, and some would say “sickly yellow eye.” I’m the villain in the movie Hercules. Yep, there ya go! That’s me. Look, I know people don’t think I’m the most charming of fellas. My patience has always run as thin as a strand of hair. I’ll hear people blabbing above me on the streets how awful it was…

Racing is a thrill ride. However, in technological terms, racing is a competition in which one aims to surpass the other to the finish line. The truth is I’ve always been a fan of racing. I feel a great rush overwhelm me as I speed forward to the finish line every single time. The key component to racing is competition. In a competition, everyone strives or competes to be the winner. However, there can only be one that leaves with the golden trophy. I’ve always treated life like a race in order…