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    the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, the characters Samwise Gamgee and Frodo Baggins share a very intimate friendship. One could even say they were brothers. Sam displays signs of deep concern for Frodo throughout the film. This is shown in the way he looks at Frodo, taking risks to protect him, and so forth. Frodo does the same for Sam, but in a less risky sense. He cares for him deeply, but doesn’t seem to take the same life threatening risks Sam does in order to do what is right for the relationship. In one part of the film, Frodo was departing on a boat, while Sam had jumped in the water declaring he wasn’t going anywhere without Frodo. Frodo, realizing this, yelled to Sam, explaining that he was unable to swim. Sam nearly drowned, but this displayed his seriousness about the relationship, and how much he truly cared for Frodo. They…

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    More often than not, the hero will have friends by their side. They will have their Samwise Gamgee, their Samwell Tarly, a friend who will always remain by their side to carry them up any obstacles. When the protagonist has that one moment of despair, when they can’t go on any further and don’t know how to go forth, they need that one true companion to help overcome the odds. I’m lucky to have not one, but two, friends like this. Having a good friend to help can be just what people need.…

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    The fellowship of the ring has so many interesting and important characters that it is simply too difficult to pick just a few. Frodo Baggins: Frodo is the main protagonist in this story. He starts out as being a happy and perpetually hungry hobbit, living in Bad End with his Uncle Bilbo. An unfortunate inheritance changes his life forever. Frodo is very introverted, he lived a quiet fairly uneventful life at home. So during the quest he often prefers the company of himself, and his friend Sam.…

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    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…

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    Boromir’s inner strength weakened day by day until he finally snapped. Gollum was originally named Smeagol, his friend Deagol possessed a ring. The power was so overwhelming that he killed Deagol so the Ring would be his. “He caught Deagol by the throat and strangled him, because the gold looked so bright and beautiful. Then he put the ring on his finger”(52). After time the great power corrupted him turning him into a cave dweller. His inner strength was very weak, he let the power get to…

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    Frodo’s companion, Samwise Gamgee, is troubled at the sight of his master’s degradation. “He was sleeping quietly, but Sam was now struck most by the leanness of his face and hands. ‘Too thin and drawn he is,’ he muttered, ‘Not right for a hobbit’” (Tolkien, 653). With the help of Sam, Frodo is able to make it to Mount Doom, barely hanging on to himself at this point. When Sam offers to help carry the Ring, Frodo almost looses control of himself. “It’s too late now, Sam dear. You can’t help me…

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    Allusions In The Hobbit

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    dying on the cross to save humanity from its sins. Yet, no matter how valiant and humble his deeds, Frodo Baggins’ relation to Christ falls short of quintessential allegory. For one, Christ throughout the New Testament is a leader. He has his disciples follow him, such as to Jerusalem for Passover week and up a mountain to meet Moses and Elijah during the Transfiguration, to teach them the ways of God (Good News Bible, Matthew 17.1-3, 21.1-11). Frodo, on the other hand, neither leads nor…

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    Sauron’s Ring. Bilbo is reluctant to give the Ring to Gandalf, and in the end, Frodo ultimately battles with his will to pitch the Ring into the fires of Mount Doom in Mordor. Just as the ring controlled Gollum’s mind and will, it consequently became a trial for Frodo to overcome. Frodo’s trial was extensive and arduous; he felt anger, pain, exhaustion, and pity for the creature Gollum. He discerned what the One Ring could do to the mind, and therefore, he struggled to reach the end. Bearing…

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    doorsteps of the dwarves’ home, the Lonely Mountains, and has been brought by my dwarfish friends and Gandalf a fortnight ago. It has been found out that Mr. Frodo and I have the same date of birth!” Everyone shouted something like, ‘Happy birthday Mr. Frodo!’ to Frodo. Bilbo continued on with his speech, “This hobbit wanted me to adopt him. For a fortnight I have been thinking of this. Right now, I declare that I, in the name of Baggins, adopt Mr. Frodo as my heir!” Silence filled the place.…

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    Smeagol Vs Beowulf

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    how he will command that his troops murder, rape, and mutilate any innocent person they come across in the city. By saying the vulgar threats, he is demonstrating the power that having the crown of England possesses. He is both trying to impress and intimidate both his enemies and allies, and in doing so allows him a victory over the French. Similarly, the character of Smeagol becomes the character of Gollum to the influence of the ring of power and is willing to murder the hobbits if it…

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