September 11, 2017
Conflict
The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring
The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring
The main conflict in this book is that the Ringwraiths want to get the Ring of Power from the protagonist, Frodo Baggins. The problem started when a long time ago prior to the book, people started to spread rumors that Bilbo Baggins (Frodo's favorite uncle) got a hold of a magical ring. The ring was then passed down by Frodo and soon learned that the ringwraiths heard of the rumors and started heading to his location. It is said that the ring can summon the evil Sauron to destroy the land of where the book takes place in. Frodo needs to get rid of the ring but it can only be destroyed at Mount Doom, the center of Sauron's realm. Evidence shows that the ring can only be destroyed at Mount Doom in page 67 where the book states, "There is only one way: to find the Cracks of Doom in the depths of Otodruin, the Fire-mountain, and cast the Ring in there, if you really wish to destroy it, to put it beyond the grasp of the Enemy for ever."
This is a big probem because if the ringwraith get a hold of the ring, then all that is good will die. The character reacts in shock and disbelief. He needs to journey to the Sauron's realm. This problem is external because the people who live in this land depend on Frodo. Evidence shows that this is the result external conflict in page 69, "And I suppose I must go alone, if I am to do that and save the Shire."
This is a big probem because if the ringwraith get a hold of the ring, then all that is good will die. The character reacts in shock and disbelief. He needs to journey to the Sauron's realm. This problem is external because the people who live in this land depend on Frodo. Evidence shows that this is the result external conflict in page 69, "And I suppose I must go alone, if I am to do that and save the Shire."
September 25, 2017
The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring
Characters
Characters
The main character in this book is Frodo Baggins. He is important because he is the one who holds the Ring of Power and has to venture out to destroy it. Frodo Baggins is described as a courageous character because he is brave enough to go outside his knowings of the world. Adding to that, he is a hobbit and hobbits are shorter than dwarfs. In fact, in their age, they are less that 3 feet in length. Another character is Gandalf the Wizard. He is described as an intelligent person because he knows a lot about the lore of the Middle Earth. He is also friendly and admires hobbits. This evidence that suggests my point can be found in pg 69 , "My dear Frodo. Hobbits really are amazing creatures. You can learn all there is to know about their ways in a month, and yet after a hundred years they can still surprise you." Frodo's current companions are: Samwise Gamgee and his cousins Meriadoc Brandybuck and Peregrin Took (a.k.a Sam, Merry, and Pippin).
So far, Frodo, Gandalf, Merry, and Pippin have all stayed static so far. Only Sam has changed. I believe he changed because at first, he looked as if he was a goof ball, but now looks serious and willing to assist on Frodo's objective. Evidence shows that he is committed to Frodo's objective in pg 70, when the narrator states, He had suddenly realized that flying from the Shire would mean more painful paintings than merely saying farewell to the familiar comforts of Bag End.
So far, Frodo, Gandalf, Merry, and Pippin have all stayed static so far. Only Sam has changed. I believe he changed because at first, he looked as if he was a goof ball, but now looks serious and willing to assist on Frodo's objective. Evidence shows that he is committed to Frodo's objective in pg 70, when the narrator states, He had suddenly realized that flying from the Shire would mean more painful paintings than merely saying farewell to the familiar comforts of Bag End.
October 19, 2017
The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring
Plot
An important scene in The Lord of the Rings is when Frodo's company find Bombadil travel through the Old Forest. This scene happens when the the company where in a bad situation. This scene is important because Frodo gets to adds one more person to his crew.
During this scene, it shows Sam being helpful towards his friends. A piece of information that supports my claim of Sam being helpful is on page 132, "He rushed back to the bank. Frodo was in the water close to the edge, and a great tree-root seemed to be over him and holding him down, but he was not struggling. Sam gripped him by the jacket, and dragged him from under the root; and then with difficulty hauled him on to the bank."
Samwise reacts by helping Frodo escape the river that pulls him and attempting to rescue Merry and Pippin. This scene is at the Climax because Merry and Pippin where rooted by the tress and were being squished by the roots. A quote from the text that helps me support my idea of the climax is located on page 134, "It seemed to him that he could hardly hear the sound of his own shrill voice: it was blown away from him by the willow-wind and drowned in a clamour of leaves, as soon as the words left his mouth. He felt desperate: lost and witless." The life lesson from this scene is to never go through old forests. I wonder why the tress hate hobbits so much?
Plot
An important scene in The Lord of the Rings is when Frodo's company find Bombadil travel through the Old Forest. This scene happens when the the company where in a bad situation. This scene is important because Frodo gets to adds one more person to his crew.
During this scene, it shows Sam being helpful towards his friends. A piece of information that supports my claim of Sam being helpful is on page 132, "He rushed back to the bank. Frodo was in the water close to the edge, and a great tree-root seemed to be over him and holding him down, but he was not struggling. Sam gripped him by the jacket, and dragged him from under the root; and then with difficulty hauled him on to the bank."
Samwise reacts by helping Frodo escape the river that pulls him and attempting to rescue Merry and Pippin. This scene is at the Climax because Merry and Pippin where rooted by the tress and were being squished by the roots. A quote from the text that helps me support my idea of the climax is located on page 134, "It seemed to him that he could hardly hear the sound of his own shrill voice: it was blown away from him by the willow-wind and drowned in a clamour of leaves, as soon as the words left his mouth. He felt desperate: lost and witless." The life lesson from this scene is to never go through old forests. I wonder why the tress hate hobbits so much?
