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J.R.R. Tolkien, 2004.
This paper discusses the life and works of author J.R.R Tolkien.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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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
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"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."
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J.R.R Tolkien and "The Two Towers", 2002.
A paper which examines what makes the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, especially the second book in his "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "The Two Towers", such a remarkable piece of literature.
4,460 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 116.95
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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".
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"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.
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J.R.R. Tolkien, 2006.
A look at the influences on the work of author J.R.R. Tolkien.
2,015 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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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. "
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J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit", 2006.
This literary study examines the theme of race and destiny within the novel, "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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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.
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"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."
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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, $ 133.95
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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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Tolkien's Fantasy, 2001.
Discusses the four major works by Tolkien.
5,045 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 127.95
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This paper examines writer J.R.R Tolkien, one of the first fantasy writers, through his Lord of the Ring series. The author summarizes each work and explains how each Tolkien novel includes all of the elements that make a great fantasy series including epic battles in far-off places, interesting, creative characters and plots filled with wonder, amazement, and magic.
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"As in all fantasy novels there has to be a hero. Usually the hero is the person least expected and goes through significant changes throughout the novel. Bilbo Baggins is the hero in The Hobbit. In the beginning he is very weak and afraid, but as the story progresses he changes significantly. Bilbo shows all of the signs of being a hero. "
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Tolkien, 200.
A look at the life and career of of British author John Ronald Reue (J.R.R.) Tolkien and the personal, moral and religious values that he lived by and implied in his works.
2,375 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper discusses the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien, and the ways his works were shaped by Tolkien's personal background, convictions, religious beliefs, as well as the historical and social events and milieu of his time.
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Introduction
Historical Background
Youth Events and Writings
Topic Sentence for a Sample of Writer's Work
Topic Sentence for Literary Criticisms
Conclusion
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"As for the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's personal life, they were unusual, varied, and in many ways sad, especially during his childhood. Tolkien's parents, Mabel and Arthur, were both employed at a South Africa bank at the time of his birth. The future author, John Ronald Reuel was their first child, and then his brother, named Hilary, was born 1894. Because John was a sickly child, however, his mother returned with him and his younger brother to England when John was three years old. She had been told by doctors that a change of climate would likely improve his health. Meanwhile, John's father stayed behind in South Africa to continue working, to support his family back home. In 1896, however, John's father died, without ever rejoining his family in England. John's mother did not return to South Africa, "settled in the village of Sarehole, near Birmingham" ("Tolkien Trail"). Then, on October 15, 1904, tragedy again struck the family when Mabel Tolkien died of complications from diabetes. At 12, the life of the future Lord of the Rings author must have been very much saddened by the loss of both parents, and with an even younger brother to look after. At that point, according to "Tolkien Trail":"
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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, $ 153.95
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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 Universal Tolkien, 2002.
Explores the reasons behind the incredible success of JRR Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
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JRR Tolkien has sold millions of copies of his "Lord of the Rings trilogy". It is certainly the most popular fantasy novel of all time and quite possibly one of the best received novels in the last hundred years. The paper examines the question why a series of books so far removed from what most people would consider ?real life? would have such a phenomenal following. Is it, as critics have suggested, a mere penchant for escapism? The paper argues that "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy is so successful because it is a true story and humans naturally gravitate towards truth. Of course, it is a fictional tale and a highly imaginative one at that. But fiction does not mean falsehood. The paper shows that the story is true, not to external but to internal realities and by truthfully recording the internal story of the way in which the universe and human consciousness function, it transcends mere nonfiction.
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"The psychological and spiritual archetypes in these novels are both plentiful and important. Of course there are the obvious ones. The format of the trilogy as the narrative of a grand journey, setting out from one place and eventually returning to it, buys into archetypes regarding voyages. Life as a journey is a commonly repeated metaphor, but nonetheless valid. The archetypical evil versus the archetypical good is also obvious. Everything which one expects to be associated with evil is associated with evil, and the same is true of the good. There are no surprises here because there could be no surprises while maintaining archtypal consistency. If one is to believe reports of a sort of collective unconsciousness, then many of these images are drawn directly from its source. The symbols generally used by Tolkien are not unlike symbols used in dream interpretation, and in many ways they carry the same meanings. Take, for example, the way in which elves leave Middle Earth by passing over the sea. In archetypical terms, such bodies of water can represent both death and sexuality, suggesting a relationship between departure from this realm and death/reincarnation. Various other archetypes also persist."
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J.R.R. Tolkien and the Wars, 2003.
A discussion of whether J.R.R Tolkien's experiences in the first and second World Wars greatly influenced his trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings".
2,762 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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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."
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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.
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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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Tolkien, J.R.R. "The Hobbit", 1992.
Examines the theme, message, mythology, audience and impact of the author's own life on the book.
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"The Hobbit: Art Imitates Life
Though the books in the Lord of the Rings series also dealt with the fictitious world of Middle-earth, The Hobbit is different than the other books in the Middle-earth series. The primary difference of Bilbo Baggins' story is the audience J.R.R. Tolkien wrote to. He wrote to children.
The Story of The Hobbit
The tale which began with The Hobbit was in many ways symbolic of the human growth process, and reflected the influences of Tolkien's own growing up:
Orphaned at an early age, dependent for his education on scholarships and the support of a benefactor, kept for several years from association with the woman he ..."
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"Beowulf" and "The Hobbitt" by JRR Tolkien, 1994.
An analysis of the romantic and heroic elements of the protagonists of the medieval poem and the modern fairy tale.
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"This study will provide an analysis of the romantic elements in the medieval epic poem Beowulf and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. The study will demonstrate that the romantic and heroic aspects of these two works contain both similarities and differences.
Both books are full of the sense of adventure and risk-taking which mark romantic literature. However, one great difference exists between the works with respect to the relationship of the romantic hero to his adventures, risk-taking, and romantic pursuits in the name of good against evil.
Bilbo Baggins, the eventual hero of Tolkien's book, is far from the eager hero that we see in the character of Beowulf. The hero Beowulf, in comparison to Bilbo, is a one-dimensional character with little complexity. The author of Beowulf presents..."
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Return of the Rings, 2004.
An analysis of Nordic mythology through the epics of Tolkien and Wagner.
2,217 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper discusses Tolkien and Wagner, among the most influential artists in their respective fields. The paper examines how both Tolkien and Wagner sought to recreate the myths of an ancient era, giving their audience a sense of history which transcended the momentary. The paper contends that Tolkien and Wagner both seemed to believe that myth is necessary to the soul of the modern romantic. The paper illustrates how Tolkien particularly sees Nordic history as offering an example of personal heroism and meaning in a war-torn world, while Wagner sees it as an ancient proclamation of the coming of an age of uber-humanism.
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"Tolkien explores the Nordic myths philologically, as it influences our language and therefore symbolism; his plots are generally reconstructions from the actual languages themselves, with syncretic plots. "Tolkien once said that he wrote The Lord of the Rings simply to create a world in which 'A star shines on the hour of our meeting' (Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo) was a common salutation." (Henning, 1) He drew a majority of his characters, place names, and plot elements --from rings to wraiths to orcs-- on the languages which inspired him, particularly the ancient Celtic, Finnish, Saxon and Nordic languages of his Aryan heritage. "He viewed his languages as real languages that he was discovering, rather than inventing." (Henning, 1) There are countless examples of words which Tolkien stumbled across in original languages and could not entirely define or explain without recourse to myth-making. For example, Beowulf and other ancient texts refer occasionally to a race of monsters called "orc," a term which had also been used by Blake for the Revolutionary Spirit."
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An Examination of the Dwarves? Quest in "The Hobbit", 2006.
This paper examines the characteristics of the dwarves as well as their intended quest in J.R.R. Tolkien's romantic fairy tale "The Hobbit."
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This paper counters the popular conception that author J.R.R. Tolkien is known for his lack of irony in his writings by proving that this particular novel exemplifies irony in its finest form. The basis of this irony consists in Tolkien's depiction of the dwarves' spiritual impurity which becomes apparent upon their pilgrimage. The writer of this paper describes the plot and main characters of Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit." This paper details the areas of the novel in which the text is replete with examples which illustrate the dwarves' repeated failure to rise to the occasion when confronted with the assorted tests, trials and tribulations demanded of all heroic quest seekers.
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"The cyclical nature of the dwarves' crusade reflects, in turn, the circular plot-structure of all Quests, in which an action that is initiated in the concrete present-here, the scheme to conquer Smaug and recover the dwarfish hoard-is brought to fruition in an (often-idealized and mythologized) past. In addition, the grandiosity of the dwarves' mission replicates "the epic spirit and grandeur" of the traditional Quest by pitting the questors against the "forces of greed, cruelty, and aggression" while situating them before the sweeping backdrop of an imagined world-Middle-earth-that is replete with "its own theology, myths, geography, history, paleography, languages, and orders of being."
Unfortunately for the dwarves (and, ultimately, for Middle-earth itself), the impurity of their crusade precludes the manifesting of another seminal convention of the heroic Quest: the social, psychological, and/or spiritual development of the hero(es). Their chronic inability to transcend the limitations of their original personae is illustrated both in the dwarves' childlike inability to defend themselves against the various perils which they encounter as they journey toward the Lonely Mountain and in their nearly-disastrous, initial refusal to share their treasure with the men of Esgaroth."
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