"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit," as J. How did Tolkien conceive such an unlikely and unique creature? This creature resembles all the good of man, without his evil vices. One should never discount hobbits for their stature or peaceful nature for they are quite capable of herculean tasks when they set their minds to it. In other words, hobbits are the perfect creatures for Tolkien's epic series, The Lord of The Rings, which is set in the ethereal realm of Middle Earth. Hobbits, among many characters, places, and peoples, are based on many outside influences. In the epic, The Lord of the Rings, Norse mythology, English literature, and Tolkien's own experiences, contributed to the development of one of the most significant and unique fantasy stories in Western culture. .
Tolkien was always interested in Norse mythology, which is one the reasons why Tolkien got many of his ideas from the mythology. Many characters in The Lord of the Rings are similar to those of Norse mythology. For example, the god Odin greatly resembles the dark lord Sauron (Day 33). Both are powerful beings who possess a ring of power which controls weaker rings (Day 32). Their goals of domination are even similar-Odin trying to conquer the nine worlds, and Sauron trying to conquer Middle-earth (Day 33). They both have control over birds and wolves as well (Day 33). However, Sauron is not the only character with similarities with those of Norse mythology. The dark, fiery beast that dwells deep in the chasms of Moria called the Balrog has a correlation with the fire spirits of Norse mythology (Day 36). Some events involving the Balrog are even alike to those in Nordic folklore. In The Lord of the Rings, there is a great battle between Gandalf the Grey and the Balrog. This is much like the battle between Surt and Freyr, on the Rainbow bridge. In this battle Surt is most like the Balrog. Surt is a giant who possess a fire sword.
The time period J.R.R. Tolkien was a part of helped influence the fantasy he is so well known for today. If he was not able to experience World War I or witness the environmental impacts of the Industrial Revolution, novels such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings may never have existed. Althou...
J.R.R. Tolkien was a man of great creativity. ... John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born to a Mabel Suffield and Arthur Reuel Tolkien. ... On January 3, 1892 J.R.R. ... During this time of war John focused mainly on poetic attempts and his own language that he came to call Qenya [sic], which was heavily influenced by Finnish. ...
The preceding sentence was a quote spoken by J.R.R Tolkien. ... J.R.R Tolkiens" inspiration came from his life experiences. Different events in J.R.R Tolkiens" life led him to be the one of the most imaginative writers of our century. ... Tolkiens" memories of South Africa were vivid and slightly influenced his writing because on Febuary 15, 1896 his father died, forcing him and his family to move to England. ... His main focus at this time was the language created by his own mind called "Qenya," which was influenced by Finnish. ...
Tolkien, fairies are: "supernatural beings of diminutive size, in popular belief supposed to possess magical powers and to have great influence for good or evil over the affairs of man" (J.R.R. ... Tolkien's essay: "It is true that in recent times fairy-stories have usually been written or adapted for children" (J.R.R. ... (J.R.R. ... (J.R.R. ... (J.R.R. ...
THE TWO TOWERS The Two Towers, by J.R.R Tolkien, is the second of the acclaimed Lord of the Rings series. ... The world Tolkien creates is engaging, the characters are captivating, and the plot is of an epic scale. ... This realistic way of portraying a fantasy world and the virtues of its inhabitants reinforces the reader's perception that the world Tolkien creates is tangible. ... This is reflected in Tolkien's writing. ... It has and will continue to inspire and influence the genre. ...
The preceding sentence was a quote spoken by J.R.R Tolkien. ... J.R.R Tolkiens" inspiration came from his life experiences. Different events in J.R.R Tolkiens" life led him to be the one of the most imaginative writers of our century. ... Tolkiens" memories of South Africa were vivid and slightly influenced his writing because on Febuary 15, 1896 his father died, forcing him and his family to move to England. ... His main focus at this time was the language created by his own mind called "Qenya," which was influenced by Finnish. ...
