Abstract
The paper begins with an overview of the life of author J.R.R. Tolkien and questions how Tolkien's life impacted on the "Lord of the Ring" trilogy. The features that make the book outstanding are discussed. The paper then considers how Tolkien's imaginary world applies to the modern world. Finally, the themes of the book are described. Each of these discussions are completed with a focus on the second book of Tolkien's trilogy, "The Two Towers".

From the Paper
"The third influence worth noting is Tolkien's experience in the war. Tolkien did not serve in the war for long, but did lose almost all of his friends in the war. It can be expected that such an event would impact on his writing. This can be seen, not in the writing style of the work, but in the themes. How power corrupts individuals is one of the themes of the book. This can be related to Tolkien's own experience. He and his friends were sent to a war by those in power, where his friends died. Despite this being the decision of those in power, they were not the one's doing the fighting. This is likely one of the underlying factors in Tolkien's life that led him to incorporate the corruption of power into this works. The statement that the book makes about power will be discussed further in the themes section.

Tags:The, Fellowship, of, the, Ring, Hobbits, Bilbo, Frodo, Gandalf

Abstract
This paper explains that, although J.R.R. Tolkien's article, "The Monsters and the Critics", is credited with starting the modern criticism of "Beowulf" through its defense of the work as a unified piece of poetry, there are points that can be argued in other directions. The paper then relates that, with his analysis, Tolkien managed to change how Beowulf was read by moving the monsters to the forefront of the poem, but he also portrays them in a very limited light. The paper elaborates on this contention by discussing the most startling absence in Tolkien's analysis of Beowulf's monsters, that of Grendel's mother.

From the Paper
"Tolkien breaks Beowulf into only two spheres of monstrosity: the first encompassing lines 1 to 2199 and regarding Grendel while the second ranges from line 2200 to the end of the poem and concerns the dragon. Tolkien states that both monsters "are creatures, feond mancynnes, of a similar order and kindred significance." While Grendel is indeed described as mankind's enemy as well as being noted as a descendant of Cain's race, alive during the age of the giants, and most importantly a wonsaeli wer ("miserable man" ), the dragon is great but is also a living creature that is not necessarily on the same biblical scale of evil."

Tags:poem, dragon, grendel, cain, symbolism

Abstract
This paper examines how the theme of race and destiny in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" is revealed in Bilbo's utter lack of power to decide what course he may take in his life. Gandalf and the treasure hunting dwarfs invariably use his racial features to clandestinely find a treasure they are too big to get a hold of due to their larger height and weight. The paper discusses how the theme of destiny is formed in the novel, as Tolkien gives Bilbo little choice in refusing an identity that is based on consent.

From the Paper
"By realizing the physical size of Hobbits of Middle Earth, one can realize why Gandalf chose this race of beings to impart on secretive journeys. The Hobbit sets a precedence of race since Bilbo's tenacity as a small humanoid helps him travel in a clandestine manner."

Tags:hobbit, english, literature

Abstract
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.

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:middle-earth, satanic, plot, characters, greed

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This paper examines whether J.R.R Tolkien's wartime experiences in both World Wars are reflected in his trilogy "The Lord of the Rings." It looks at how his character's relationships reflect the lives of soldiers in war, with the politics between them similar to the politics of the time. It evaluates how the landscape in Middle Earth is greatly influenced by the first World War, especially the Battle of Somme and how the elements of fear and suspense that are present in his works are directly from the mind of a soldier.

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"The last, and most obvious comparison that can be made between Tolkien's books and his element of fear. Fears faced by a soldier can be difficult to overcome. Many people are forced to leave lines of battle because of sheer stress and pressure on their minds. A soldier's fears can be influenced by many things: fear of death, fear of killing, fear of loneliness, and fear of loss. Tolkien's fears in battle greatly influenced the situations that he puts his characters into in the LOTR. Fear of advance for any soldier in WWI was certain. A step onto No-Man's land was almost assured death, but they were forced to go "over the top" and advance on their enemy."

Tags:middle, earth, soldier, battle

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This paper explains that Tolkien was born John Ronald Reuel Tolkien in 1892 and lived his life in England. In 1937, he published a children?s book, ?The Hobbit?, and its sequel, his epic work ?The Lord of the Rings?. The author points out that Tolkien?s interest and education in languages became part of his works, especially in ?The Lord of the Rings?, where Tolkien created languages for each of the races in the book. The paper reviews some of Tolkien?s major themes, including war, the struggle between good and evil, and how power can corrupt individuals.

Table of Contents
The Life of Tolkien
Educational Background
Tolkien?s Works
Tolkien?s Themes

From the Paper
"Tolkien's studies also included classic literature, with this appearing to have a significant impact on Tolkien's writing. The writings of earlier periods such as Beowulf and Homer's The Odyssey would have been included in Tolkien's study. Tolkien's familiarity with Beowulf is noted, with one source reporting that Tolkien "knew the work so well that he could recite it word for word when he had mislaid his text". It seems that these works were so familiar to Tolkien that they became part of him, with this then influencing his own writing. These works of classic literature are epic works that details journeys across land and battles. At the same time, these works are not just war stories, but stories that offer a whole new dimension to the struggles of people."

Tags:hobbit, lord, rings, power, war, language

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The paper is written in two parts; a grammatical analysis of Tolkien's, "The Silmarillion," and a close read and critical analysis of Tolkien's, "The Silmarillion." In the grammatical analysis portion of the paper, Tolkien's use of grammar, semantics, and rhetorical use of words and phrases is discussed. The paper also discusses the way Tolkien uses appositions to help enforce the solidarity of the information he is providing and that Tolkien tells his story in chronological order. Additionally, the paper analyzes the way Tolkien often uses archaic language in this text and how some would consider Tolkien's language to be dated. In the close read and critical analysis portion of the paper, "The Silmarillion" is described as a story that is not ordinary because it is a collection of stories. The paper describes how the book is divided into three parts; the Ainulindale and the Valaquenta, the Quenta Silmarillion and the Akallabeth.

Table of Contents:
Grammatical Analysis
Close Reading/Critical Analysis
Works Cited

From the Paper
"Tolkien's use of grammar, semantics, and rhetorical use of words and phrases deliberately sets a tone in this work. He uses the grammar to construct a tone that rhetorically directs the audience to think of the writing that is done in history books as well as the Biblical style of writing. He establishes a factual basis in his narrative by his use of appositions, description of time, archaic and dated language, and being verbs in conjunction with the switching of tense."

Tags:semantics, rhetorical, words, phrases

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This paper examines how there are many resemblances between the works of Tolkien and that of ancient works of literature. It looks at how "The Lord of the Rings" saga shares its origins of heroic myth in the classic literature that Tolkien admired, studied and taught. It discusses how the "Beowulf" saga is probably the most recognized today of those studied by Tolkien. Iceland's Poetic Edda and Old Norse Mythology are also reviewed.

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"Tolkien himself acknowledged The Kalevala as an influence for some of his ideas. The Kalevala is an epic poem, which Elias Lonnrot in the 19th century said that he had compiled from Finnish folk sources. It is commonly called The Finnish National Epic and is one of the most significant works of Finnish-language literature. The Kalevala is a Finnish epic put together in the 19th century from traditional stories and myths that had been handed down through families. It tells of a hero, Vainamoinin, and his adventures. Magic and magical beings, good and evil, and treasure to be sought (the Sampo) that would provide for all men, are recorded in this great epic poem. "

Tags:Elves, Beowulf, Lord, of, the, Rings, Hobbit, mythology, Anglo-Saxon

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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

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:trilogy, history, imagined, world, spanish, civil, war, europe, totalitarianism, fascism

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The paper discusses how the white and darkness of racism that is part of the physical and symbolic characteristic of Orcs and goblins 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 paper explains that by alluding the goodness of light and evilness of darkness, the white race is projected as superior to the people of the South.

Tags:tolkien, race, evil