Many authors such as, J.R.R Tolkien, use their writing to get entertain, inform, or persuade. While writing the author may put their own opinions in a book or novel. By including a character with certain traits they believe to be viewed in a positive light or they may include a character that has traits they view in a negative light. Tolkien also shows two sides he feels may be needed for a journey like this,physical strength and intelligence. Intelligence is more important and Tolkien shows what he feels is positive through Bilbo the main character and negative through Bilbo’s enemies.
Fantasies are a lens into the here and now, the human experience. In this essay, I am going to analyze Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Princess Bride, and the Lord of the Rings, how they along with the fantasy genre as a whole have evolved over the past half a century or so. Over time the genre has changed from openly mocking culture, religion, social structure, and fantasy itself to unabashedly clinging to fantasy as a ‘source of hope for the new generation’. Why is this the case?
Tolkien’s novel, The Hobbit, should not be banned in high schools because it displays the creativity that an author should be allowed to have when writing fictional works. The themes of friendship and striving against adversity were lost among those looking for witchcraft and "satanic themes," and this has caused Tolkien’s novel to decrease in both familiarity and popularity. On the contrary to this “satanic” belief, Gandalf, a great wizard, can symbolize God – both utilize the weak and give them the opportunity to grow and develop in what one is meant to become. Gandalf’s disappearances can best be related to the saying the teacher is always the quietest during the test; therefore, without solely relying on Gandalf/God, the individual has to stand up and develop on his or her own. The protestors against this book are seeing only in black and white not the in-depth layers that literature has to offer to the reader.
J.R.R Tolkien was famously known for, “The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954-1955).” Tolkien was notably”a major scholar of the English language, specialising in Old and Middle English.” This would help him in his writing for his famously know stories like The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. The Hobbit published in 1937 was noted “a success and has not been out of children’s recommended reading lists ever since. ”which I would agree because it has a lot vivid imagery and good sense of adventure for anybody to read at any age and it is one of my favorite books to read.
SUMMER PROJECT ON Medievalism, Fantasy and Modernity in J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in English Submitted by: Submitted to: Shalini Panchal Mr. Antriksh Panchal Enrollment no.: A0706113123 Assistant Professor
As an author, you cannot appeal to all types of potential readers, but his vast use of historical proof could scare some readers off, while providing others with useful and appreciated
JRR Tolkien has made the foundation of fantasy with his creation of the Lord of The Rings. The Creation of The Lord of The Rings has inspired many other writers like george RR Martin with his works of the popular Game of Thrones. However it has brought on many movies as well with Peter Jackson's Trilogy of The Lord of The Rings being declared as doing it right by the book. In this paper i’ll be discussing the key differences between JRR Tolkien's book of the Two Towers and Peter Jackson's movie of the Two Towers. The first difference is how the story is told or how it is presented to both the audience or the reader.
J.R.R Tolkien, an English writer, is identified as the father of modern fantasy literature. One of his most famous writings, The Lord of the Rings, is definitely a genuine masterpiece, a true definition of perfection. The saga is about young hobbit Frodo Baggins, who embarks on an urgent, incredibly treacherous quest to destroy the One Ring. This ring was created and lost by Sauron, an ancient demigod of the world of Middle-Earth, and the main antagonist.
J. R. R. Tolkien, a British author, is a well-known for his epic fantasy and romance trilogy of novels. He continued to gain popularity evidenced in his ability to evoke the oppressive realities of modern life while drawing audiences into the fantasy world. Nearly all of Tolkien’s fictions have placed him among the most significant talent writer world-wide. Tolkien was passionate about writing ancient literature of his own language, so much that it led him to be the most creative author in his literary arts. J. R. R. Tolkien was born on January 03, 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was one of the most influential authors of the twentieth century because,he was the first to create the fantasy world, many more works have been inspired by him, and the legacy he created is still alive today. Tolkien was also an accomplished academic. During his life he was a professor at Oxford University, and was well respected by many of the students that attended. Throughout the course of his life he created a fantasy world that is still alive, as well as thriving today. As a youth, Tolkien took up a fascination with languages.
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, best known for being the author of the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings, has captivated the hearts of millions with his stories of Middle Earth, and is considered to be one of the most accomplished authors of his time. Tolkien once said that “the investigation of an author’s biography… is an entirely vain and false approach to his works - especially to a work of narrative art” (Tolkien, letter 414). However, researching Tolkien’s background does in fact show common trends between experiences in the author’s life and his writing. J.R.R. Tolkien’s poem “I Sit and Think” does in fact summarize the different chapters of his life through the use of a nostalgic tone and beautiful imagery, and it provides an outline for
Rhetorical Analysis – J.K. Rowling “The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination” The author of the famous Harry Potter series - J.K. Rowling held this speech during a graduation ceremony at Harvard University. The speech was to the Harvard graduates from June 5, 2008 and was held outside in the famous ‘Old Harvard Yard’ as a tradition. The purpose of the speech was to celebrate and congratulate the graduating class.
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He works a number of jobs, from Assistant Lexicographer of the Oxford dictionary to Associate Professor of the English Language at the University of Leeds. Finally, Tolkien returns to Oxford College as a full-fledged Professor. His most influential lecture was “Beowulf, the Monsters, and the Critics”. He changed perceptions of the Welsh interpretations. However, Tolkien’s academic life paled in comparison to his social life.
Classical literature works are among the oldest in the world - Homer’s epic The Iliad was first written down in sixth century B.C.E. (Homer ix) - yet these works still influence modern works today. J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series is no exception. While at the University of Exeter, Rowling studied classics (JK Rowling Biography) and she used the knowledge she gained in her writing of Harry Potter. These influences permeate the entire series, from the names of characters to the heroic structure of its protagonist.
