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Chivalry and Christianity in "Lord of the Rings", 2004.
Examines the culture of chivalry and reign of Christianity in "The Lord of The Rings" trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 21.95
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Acclaimed writer and historian, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, author of the popular trilogy book series, "The Lord of the Rings", is an advocate of the great traditions of chivalry and Christianity. This paper discusses the dynamic elements used in "Lord of the Rings" to illustrate the prevalence of the tradition of chivalry and Christianity as reflected in the behavior, thinking, and actions of its main characters. The analysis is an interpretation of "Lord of the Rings" three-part movie and book series. It focuses on the themes of good versus evil, with sub-themes involving the dominance of women, pervasiveness of evil in the midst of human weakness, and, most importantly, the element of hope and faith in people and one?s self in the face of adversity and suffering.
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"LOTR 3 is perhaps, among the three-story installments of Tolkien?s Middle Earth tale, the only story that blatantly illustrates the reign and prevalence of Chivalry and Christianity as important values held important by its main characters. Chivalry is personified in every man involved in the battle, with the exception of Eowyn, who chooses to fight for her people. Centering the story?s focus on Eowyn reiterates the fact that in Middle Earth, male dominance is prevalent, and her deviance illustrates the bravery of women despite their portrayal as domestic housekeepers and nurturers of their children."
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"The Lord of the Rings", 2002.
An analysis of the symbolism of Christian archetypes and European legends in J. R. R. Tolkien's work, "The Lord of the Rings".
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 49.95
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This paper is an examination of "The Lord of the Rings" from the standpoint that it is, at its core, an exploration of the Christian archetypes and legends of Europe. J. R. R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" is a massive epic fantasy of more than a half-million words. It is also a hugely complex work with its own complicated chronology, cosmogony, geography, nomenclature, and multiple languages, including two forms of "elvish". The plot is so grand, moreover, that it looks backward to the formation of first things while glancing forward to the end of time. While "The Lord of the Rings" is many things, it is primarily a symbolic text that taps into the archetypal knowledge of our long-distant past.
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"Lord of The Rings", 2004.
An analysis of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of The Rings".
991 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 24.95
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A look at the interpersonal relationship as shown in the friendship between Frodo and Sam in Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings." Examines the book version compared to the movie version.
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"The 2002-2004 Lord of the Rings trilogy has multiple instances of communication between characters. The movies were adapted from the books of the same name written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Elijah Woods plays the main character Frodo who is on a mission to save his shire and everyone in the known world from being destroyed. Sam is Frodo?s best friend who ends up going along on this adventure. Their friendship takes many tolls along the way helping to illustrate many concepts of interpersonal communication: proxemics, empathy, complementary and parallel relationships, verbal aggression and win-win problem solving."
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Racism in 'The Lord of the Rings', 2005.
This paper discusses the aspect of racism in 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, £ 36.95
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In this paper, the writer discusses that the racism that is part of the physical and symbolic characteristic of Orcs and goblins in 'The Lord of the Rings', most certainly portrays an enemy to the white race, which is based on the attitudes and colonial racial policy of Great Britain of the 19th and 20th centuries. The writer points out that by alluding the goodness of light and evilness of darkness, the white race is projected as superior to the people of the South.
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"The aim of this literary study is to evaluate the trilogy: 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien in reflecting racism in various races within this text. By understanding the dark skin tones of the 'southern' Orcs and goblins, there is a racist tendency in Tolkien's writings that create dualism to the moral white heroes of the North in the tale. Also, the demonization of physical appearances will help to identify these racist qualities in Tolkien's writings, which suggest a British colonial link in the hatred of dark skinned peoples in his times."
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Good and Evil in "Harry Potter" and "Lord of the Rings", 2004.
A comparative analysis of the battle between good and evil in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series and J.R. R Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings".
2,480 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 52.95
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This paper examines how a characteristic common to both novels and films is the spectacularly gripping battle that takes place between good and evil. It looks at how the protagonists of both stories struggle with a powerful, superhuman embodiment of evil - Voldemort in "Harry Potter", and Sauron in "The Lord of the Rings". It also looks at how juxtaposed against these hateful figures are characters possessing magical or mystical powers who command the fight for virtue and justice - exemplified in Dumbledore and Gandalf. Betwixt these two polar opposites are Harry and Frodo -the symbolic heroes, who, even though they fight determinedly against evil, still discover that they are connected to or tempted by the evil figure they are opposing.
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"The stifling, materialistic world of the Dursley's, Harry's foster parents in Privet Drive, Little Whinging, and the pettiness and relative inconsequence of life for the Hobbits in the Shire both represent the ordinary world of the middle class. One of the contemporary dissatisfactions to which both stories respond is the general boredom with modern bourgeois existence. The escapism these stories provide is a remedy for the routine that is the curse of secure, stagnant middle-class life. In particular, Harry's repulsion towards the Dursley's provides an exceptionally adverse view of modern bourgeois life. It is this essentially cramped existence that Harry is keenest to escape, made manifest in the tiny dimensions of his cupboard under the stairs turned bedroom. "
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J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", 2004.
A discussion of the factors that influenced J. R. R. Tolkien's composition of "The Lord of the Rings".
5,464 words (approx. 21.9 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 92.95
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This paper is concerned with examining the sources of "The Lord of the Rings", and, particularly, with the influence of the turbulent times during which it was written. The paper also explores how Tolkien's vast knowledge of Northern European literature and mythologies influenced his writing.
A New Mythology
Pastoral Conservatism
Light Against Dark: War and Politics
Nazism, Aryanism, Communism and Tolkien's Ideology
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"Unlike some other writers of fantasy, Tolkien was not backward in discussing the origins and nature of the world he had created. He made many comments, in letters, in published commentaries on The Lord of the Rings, and in observations to many of his friends, family and colleagues. Among these statements is the clear declaration that his ambition was to provide, through his stories of Middle Earth, nothing less than a new mythology for England."
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?The Lord of the Rings? by J. R. R. Tolkien, 2002.
This paper discusses the movie and novel, ?The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring? by J. R. R. Tolkien, as a myth.
680 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, £ 16.95
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The paper describes the story of ?The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?. The paper begins by defining a myth as a story that offers an explanation to natural events by using gods, goddesses and heroes to tell the story. He then goes on to show that the movie ?Fellowship? is mythical because of the existence of the supernatural powers, the theme of good against evil and the discussion of humanity, the world and the sacred in the conflict.
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"The movie ?The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring? by J. R. R. Tolkien is about the adventure Frodo Baggins, a hobbit who was unwittingly given the great responsibility of caring for and keeping the Ring so coveted by great creatures of the Middle Earth. Frodo?s journey in trying to expel the Ring of its powerful effect to all creatures will lead him into numerous encounters with the good and evil creatures of the Middle Earth. ?The Fellowship of the Ring,? the first of the three series of books about the Ring, introduces us to the main characters that we will also encounter in the next two books in the trilogy. ?Fellowship? is an introduction to a place in this world called the Middle Earth, its history and its creatures. Many of the characters, events and themes in the story of the movie parallel with the concept of a myth."
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Race in "Lord of the Rings", 2004.
An examination of how the issues of race and racial divisions are addressed in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".
1,166 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 27.95
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Race plays an important part in shaping the lives of the main characters and their behavior throughout Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings: he Fellowship of the Ring". The paper shows how the hobbits must overcome their dislike of change and adventure to embark on the quest to destroy the ring, and the quest ultimately destroys their childlike hobbit innocence. Aragorn, of the race of men, must struggle with mankind's complicity in the evil of the ring, while the animosity between dwarf and elf is played out in the actions of Gimli and Legolas.
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"The movie's main character, Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) is one of the Hobbits. He is joined by his Hobbit friends Sam (Sean Astin), and Perry (Dominic Monaghan) on his adventure to return the ring to the fires of Mount Doom. Hobbits are essentially a race that is about half the height of men, with wide, hairy feet. They are by nature timid and childlike, and Frodo, Perry, and Sam live in the shelter of an idyllic shire before adventure sweeps them into their epic tale. Notes Bilbo Baggins (the uncle of Frodo) of the Hobbits, "Hobbits have been living and farming in the four Farthings of the Shire for many hundreds of years, quite content to ignore and be ignored by the world of the Big Folk. Middle-earth being, after all, full of strange creatures beyond count, Hobbits must seem of little importance, being neither renowned as great warriors nor counted among the very wise"."
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"Lord of the Rings", 2004.
An examination of the movie, "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".
820 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, £ 20.95
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This paper examines the special visual effects of the movie based on J.R.R. Tolkien's famous novel. It also compares it to the first movie in the series and claims that this movie was weaker than the predecessor. The writer also examines the characters in the movie and what they are meant to represent.
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"The visual effects in all were perhaps most important to this film in that they invoked a total fantasy setting. The frequent panoramic shots of vividly fantastic landscapes served to pull the viewer into the world and define the reality of movie. A large part of the conflict in this films seems to be between the rightfulness of nature (as exemplified by the Hobbits) and the wrongfulness of technology and pollution (as exemplified by Mordor and the Orcs). But this isn?t gotten across in the story-line itself, so one relies on the views of the respective armies and environments to get that idea across. For example, a minor visual attention to detail can be seen if one looks closely at the faces of the orcs. (Many pictures are available in galleries online if the movie moves too quickly to catch this) Many orcs have metal rivets and metal parts in their skin and scalps, subtly pointing out that they represent all the technological perversion of nature."
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"Lord of the Rings", 2007.
A discussion on the movie, "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" directed by Peter Jackson.
1,154 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the Frodo and Sam, characters from Tolkien's works "The fellowship of the Rings", as represented in the film. It explores their relationship, and their importance within the movie as a whole.
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"Frodo himself, the protagonist of The Lord of the Rings trilogy (both the Tolkien novels and all three film versions) once Bilbo hands over the ring to him, is modest; soft-spoken, and unassuming, like other Hobbits, but nevertheless clearly possesses exceptional intelligence; internal wisdom; and good character: qualities that serve him well (and prove necessary) on his journey into temptation and danger . exceptional character. Frodo is also a friend of the Elves, knowledgeable in their language and a lover of their songs. Like Bilboor any other good Hobbit Frodo loves good food and simple comforts, but he is also thoughtful and curious and has a wisdom and strength of character that set him apart."
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Beowulf & Lord Of The Rings, 1996.
Compares medieval poem & modern fairy tale's sources, portrayals of heroism, virtue, romance, love & loyalty, social relations.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, £ 38.95
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"The medieval poem Beowulf and the modern fairy tale The Lord of the Rings were written centuries apart under very different circumstances, and yet they have many elements in common based on certain human needs and attitudes toward how human beings relate to the world. The unknown writer of Beowulf was part of an oral tradition that generated and handed down heroic tales that appealed directly to their society, that infused these tales with what we would now identify as romantic elements, and that based the appeal of the stories on a worship of heroism and heroic action. J.R.R. Tolkien was a student of ancient literature who transferred ideas about virtue and heroism into a romantic structure that appealed to modern sensibilities.
There is some question about the origin of the heroic poem of Beowulf, but it is believed to have been an Anglian poem..."
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The Nature of the Ring and Its Relationship with Gollum, 2005.
The role of the ring in J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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The paper analyzes the central role of the ring in J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings". It looks at the power of the ring and how this single item drives the plot and actions of the book, with special reference to the character Gollum. The paper describes how Tolkien had to revise his previous work, "The Hobbit", so that its themes would fit in with the future role of the ring.
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"Since the publication of the legendary Lord of the Rings trilogy and its predecessor, The Hobbit, many aspects of J.R.R. Tolkien's fiction have become popular culture and literary commonplace. From elves and hobbits to dragons and dwarfs, these tales of rich fantasy have inspired readers and writers, alike. Yet, at the heart of Tolkien's books is one central object, one looming item, The Ring. This Ring was so all-powerful and all-encompassing that it not only drove the plot and action of each and every word Tolkien wrote, but also forced him to revise a chapter of his first work, The Hobbit, in order that it should fit together with his remaining three books and the world and characters they spawned. It is this revision and this power of the Ring with which this paper will concern itself."
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J.R.R. Tolkien, 2007.
This paper compares, in detail, J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings".
6,705 words (approx. 26.8 pages), 38 sources, MLA, £ 106.95
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This paper explains that, in his novels "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings", J.R.R. Tolkien describes a powerful Ring of satanic power that corrupts whoever possesses it. The author points out that the plots of the two novels resemble each other although the action in "The Lord of the Rings" is much more involved with many more episodes, a larger cast of characters and a much more serious tone. The paper relates that, as he did in the earlier novel, the protagonist Gollum plays an important role in "The Lord of the Rings" utilizing qualities that link him to the characters of Bilbo and Frodo. This paper includes many quotations directly from the books and from resource material.
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"Later, Gandalf uses the word "devours," when referring to the corrupting power of the Ring. One feels that, initially, Tolkien conceived of the evil of the Ring in terms of gluttony. Richard Mathews writes about the loss of freedom that comes when one is in possession of something evil, like the Ring. "Those driven by greed, possessiveness, hatred are tied irrevocably to the past Fall and to time" Also of significance is the fact that those who are obsessed by the Ring or by other treasures do not use what they have."
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The First Age Ends, 2005.
How a selection of letters from JRR Tolkien relate to "The Lord of the Rings" and other stories.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This work outlines a research presentation on the ideas of Middle-Earth and the writings of "The Lord of the Rings." It looks at new ideas from the Letters of JRR Tolkien, and then addresses how they relate to two stories from Middle-Earth, and then the actual "The Lord of the Rings." The paper concludes that the letters give new insights into the other readings.
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"The title of the presentation is "The First Age Ends." B. The sources being summarized in this section are: Selections from The Letters of JRR Tolkien, Letter 131 and Letter 144. Step 2. A. Point 1: One significant point, as illustrated in Letter 131 from The Letters of JRR Tolkien, is that a new motif is conveyed through the tale of Beren and Luthien. In this tale, it is seen that changes, or as Tolkien states, the "policies of world history, 'the wheels of the world,'"(Letter 131), are changed not by the powerful, yet instead through the "seemingly unknowable and weak" (Letter 131). It is crucial that Beren is able to succeed.."
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