When considering this unit in the context of the trilogy, one must understand the primary and sole purpose of the creation of the Fellowship- to rid the evil present in society by destroying the One Ring in the fiery pits of Mount Doom in Mordor. The Nine Walkers band together to stop the evil brewing in Mordor, and in Isengard when it comes to their attention, to save all races from impending doom. It is because of the nature of this grave situation that these nine individuals take on such critical responsibilities; especially Frodo, who becomes the Ring Bearer and has to bear the evil of Sauron first hand. At first, the hobbits have little experience in responsibility. Merry and Pippin are well known pranksters and troublemakers in the …show more content…
When the light is restored in Theoden and Grima Wormtail is banished from Rohan, Theoden becomes a righteous king. However, he wants minimal contact with other human kingdoms and races. He substantiates it by commenting on their absence when Rohan needed them the most. Eventually, he owns up as a fellow human king by answering the call supposedly issued by Denethor II from Gondor (the beacon was actually lit by Pippin). Theoden leads the Rohirrim at the Battle of Pelennor Fields and helps save Gondor from succumbing to the goblins and Nazgul at the cost of his own life. These heroic actions at the face of doom for the race of Men truly contribute to his image as a king. Theoden also rides out with Aragorn on the third day of fighting at Helm’s Deep when the keep is almost overrun and the women and children are in danger of getting killed by the orcs. Riding out and making one last stand with his allies demonstrates his resolve about acting as a courageous and just …show more content…
Her social standing of Shieldmaiden of Rohan does not let her actively participate in battle. She is constantly safeguarded by her family members and the subjects of Rohan who look up to her strength and loving nature. However, Eowyn wants to fight alongside Aragorn; Eomer, her brother; and King Theoden, her uncle who loves her like his own daughter; for her friends, freedom, country, and family. She knows that this Age is extremely perilous, with danger lurking in every corner as Saruman tries to manipulate her uncle through Grima Wormtail. She eventually hides her identity as a woman to fight in the Battle of Pelennor Fields under the guise of Dernhelm, a man, with Merry. After her epic battle with the Witch of Angmar, she ends up in the care