In book V of The Lord of the Rings, there are several characters that die, or come extremely close to dying. Three of these characters, Denethor II, Gandalf, and Peregrin Took (Pippin), as well as their choices and actions in response to their seemingly impending doom, will be the focal point of this essay.
Pippin is a “teenaged” hobbit, and the youngest of the Company that set out from Rivendell. His moment comes during the attack on the Black Gate, the entrance to Mordor. Upon hearing the fate of Frodo and Sam, and Gandalf’s rejection of Sauron’s terms, he was horrified. It is stated that “it seemed best to him to die soon and leave the bitter story of his life, since it was all in ruin.” Frodo and Sam were presumed dead, Sauron had the Ring, and Gandalf had just pretty much sent them all on a kamikaze attack on the Black Gate. Things were looking pretty bleak for him, and, in fact, all of them, so his despair is quite a reasonable reaction to the situation. In spite of the unfortunate circumstances Pippin found himself in, he bravely faced down the forces of Mordor, even smiting...
As a young child living in England’s marshes, Pip was a humble, kind, and gentle character. He lived an impoverished life with his sister, Mrs. Joe, and her husband, Joe Gargery, the neighborhood blacksmith. Pip was grateful for everything he had, including his few possessions and his family’s care. When he was offered the chance to play at The Satis House, the home of the wealthy Miss Havisham, Pip went in order to make his family happy.
The journey to discover one's purpose in life is a long adventure. As Pippin, the son of Charlemagne, tries to find his purpose through war, sex, and politics, he stumbles upon love, which ultimately fulfills his empty heart. All the elements from the music and choreography to the set design make this production a success. Pippin is a marvelous, heroic, musical drama that has elements of humor that shows disconnect between the imaginary and reality, as well as a reoccurring theme of family reunification.
Beowulf demonstrates numerous human qualities such as his mortality and flaw during his intense battles (Johnson 16). Beowulf demonstrates his mortality several times throughout the poem. For example, during his conversation with Hrothgar, he says “if death does take me, send
Used to living peaceful lives, and not possessing any training for warfare, the hobbits were called upon to step forward and do what had to be done. For Merry, bravely riding into battle with Eowyn as a member of the Rohirrim, “Courage, Merry, courage for our friends.” (Eowyn, LOTR:ROTK, Jackson). Undeterred by the fact that he is much smaller and has no militaristic background, his loyalty to Theoden and his courage carries him into battle, allowing him to assist in the defeat of the Lord of the Nazgȗl. This defining moment transforms his personal integrity, as he went from a funny loving, comedic trickster; to a indomitable, proud warrior. As for Pippin, he ultimately showed true courage in The Return of the King when he refused to comply to Denethor’s orders to save Faramir, “No! No! He's not dead! Stop!” (Pippin, LOTR:ROTK, Jackson) “Farewell, Peregrin, son of Paladin... I release you from my service. Go now and die in what way seems best to you.” (Denethor, LOTR:ROTK, Jackson) .By doing this, he finally redeems himself for all the mistakes he made prior. Redefining his character, Pippin was finally able to locate some courage within himself. Although he is fearful and unclear on how he will complete his duty - which was to destroy the One Ring - Frodo undoubtedly accepts his burdensome task, “I know what I must do, it's just that... I'm afraid to do it.” (Frodo, LOTR:TFOR, Jackson). Despite having limited knowledge of the path he must take, “Though… I do not know the way” (Frodo, LOTR:TFOR, Jackson), Frodo steps forward knowing that this must be done. As this is his first display of courage, he continues to commit acts to demonstrate the transfiguration of his personal integrity. By deciding to depart from the companionship and protection of the Fellowship, he takes it upon himself to keep the other members and their
Frodo’s experiences are universal to humankind. For some, a fight against your own evil that tries to bring you down can relate to both Frodo and the humankind. Facing challenges and tasks that you may not w...
Denethor is concerned with his own power. He proclaims, “’And to him there is no purpose higher in the world as it now stands than the good of Gondor; and the rule of Gondor, my lord, is mine and no other man’s, unless the king should come again” (741). Denethor’s greed turned to paranoia and he accuses Gandalf of seeking his throne. “’Do I not know thee, Mithrandir? Thy hope is to rule in my stead, to stand behind every throne, north, or west”’ (835). His paranoia stemmed from possession of the palantir, He will not relinquish his throne at free will even when Gandalf says “’…a Steward who faithfully surrenders his charge is diminished in love or in honour”’ (836). Denethor’s suicide displays the greatest contrast to Gandalf’s sacrifice at Moria. Whereas Gandalf gave his own life in pursuit of a free world of the creatures of Middle-earth, Denethor took his own when his power was
Another way that Pip shows his discontent with his present life is by not wanting to be a blacksmith when it would be very practical for him. Pip's brother-in-law is a blacksmith which would make it easy for him to learn the trade. Also, Miss Havisham agreed to pay for his apprenticeship, yet Pip insists that he is better than that and is upset by that fact that he is just a commoner. He states his dissatisfaction" with my home, my trade and with everything" (773). Pip also turns away Biddy when she is something that is obtainable to him. Biddy is somebody in the story that really loves Pip, yet he turns her away and uses her to get what he wants. Pip also gives the impression that he is better than Biddy when he is no less a commoner than she is.
... more conscious, regretful and likable Pip. The chapter ends with Pip imagining that there had been signs, warning. him that Magwitch was coming, but had gone unnoticed by him.
Anglo Saxon’s history is well known for their loyalty, courage and bravery. Beowulf our protagonist is symbolized as a hero, who represents the Anglo Saxons at the time. Beowulf earns his fame and respect through battling creatures nobody else would want to face. These creatures symbolize the evil that lurks beyond the dark. Beowulf’s intense battle with these creatures’ symbolizes the epic battle of good versus evil. In the end good triumphs over evil but one cannot avoid death. Beowulf’s death can be symbolized as the death of the Anglo Saxons. Beowulf’s battle through the poem reflects the kind of culture that the Anglo Saxons had. The youth of a warrior to his maturity then the last fight which results in death. Beowulf wanted to be remembered and be told in stories that are passed on from generation to generation after his death. These story tellers relate to the Anglo Saxons time when they told stories about their great heroes.
One of the oldest and most prominent issues that mankind has faced throughout history is that of their own mortality. In every society mankind has wrestled with the inevitable problem of their eventual death, and literature often reflects each society’s take on their mortality. For instance one of the most pronounced motifs in the epic poem Beowulf is the impending doom that each and every character knows will eventually come for them. This is most clearly illustrated by the protagonist himself in his dialogue with other characters. It is also perpetuated by the compelling need for glory and renown that many of the characters continuously search for. Lastly, the issue of mortality is presented by the preeminence of the history of the clans
We are all condemned to death; it is inescapable. Even if a person doesn’t believe in the concept of destiny, it is undeniable that every person is fated to die at some point. Most people, however, are not aware of when exactly the inevitable will approach. Often in works of fiction, the reader, or sometimes even the character, is aware of their fate. There are many different understandings of destiny, which is one of the reasons why it has played such a large role in so many different literary works throughout the world and history. Fate is one of the principal literary devices used in Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, Shakespeare’s tragic play, Antony and Cleopatra, and Tolstoy’s pedagogical novella, The Death of Ivan Ilych.
When Pip was a child, he was a contented young boy. He wanted to grow
The main character, Pip, is a gentle character. His traits include humbleness, kindness, and lovingness. These traits are most likely the cause of his childhood poverty. In the beginning of the story, Pip is a mild mannered little boy who goes on with his own humble life. That, though, will change as he meets Magwich, a thief and future benefactor. Pip’s kindness goes out to help the convict, Magwich when he gives food and clothing to him. Magwich tells Pip that he’ll never forget his kindness and will remember Pip always and forever. This is the beginning of Pip’s dynamic change. Throughout the novel, Great Expectations, the character, Pip gradually changes from a kind and humble character to a character that is bitter, then snobbish and finally evolves into the kind and loving character which he was at the beginning of the story.
Starting out straight from the beginning of Pip's life he is already in pain from losing his parents. He then must live with his older sister Ms.Joe who puts him through a great deal of torture during his childhood. Such as when he went to the graveyard without her approval, she filled his mouth with tarred water just to prove a point to him. Not only was it Ms.Joe though, but the convict as well who put the dark image in his head of the certain someone who would come to kill him if he didn't bring him what he wanted which Pip eventually could not stop being concerned about after he came back from the graveyard. Once Pip starts to visit Miss Havisham though it is obvious the way she has designed the Satis House is in such a low, dark, depressing emotion because of the experiences she's had to suffer during her past. Miss Havisham's suffering has defined her character though. "Miss Havisham herself, of course, is the big victim of the novel, abandoned on her wedding day ...
A fantasy is an imaginary world where all things imaginable can be brought to life. J.R.R Tolkien portrayed fantasy through his use of skilled craftsmanship and a vivid imagination, which was presented in each piece of literature he wrote. In Tolkien's two stories The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings we see the theme of fantasy brought to life through three essential elements, heroism, magic and retribution. Heroism is shown through the character's courage and bravery in situations where conflict arises and this enables them to be seen in a new light. Magic is a form of extraordinary power seemingly through a supernatural force; it is used in a combination of combat and mystical items to aid the companions on their journey. Retribution is paid to the evil forces for the wrongs society had to endure while they were allowed to dominate. This system allows opportunity for physical and mental development in the characters and the aspect of fantasy to come to life.