Introduction There is a predominate theory in International Relations called the Democratic Peace theory. It states that democratic states rarely, if ever, engage in conflict with one another. In a 1988 study by Jake Levy, a political science professor at Rutgers University, entitled “The Democratic Peace Hypothesis: From Description to Explanation” he states that, “this absence of war between democracies comes as close to anything we have to an empirical law in international relations” (Levy, 1988)
George MacDonald's The Princess and the Goblin In his novel The Princess and the Goblin, George MacDonald has cleverly crafted an underground society populated by a distorted and "ludicrously grotesque" race. Within the body of his tale, he reveals that these people are descended from humans, and did in fact, once upon a time, live upon the surface themselves. Only eons of living separated from fresh air and sunlight have caused them to evolve into the misshapen creatures we meet in this story
in his book Roverandom. In 1925, while on vacation with his family on the Yorkshire coast, four-year-old Michael Tolkien lost his favorite toy, a little lead dog he was reluctant to put down even to play on the beach. To console and distract him J. R. R. improvised a story, the story of Rover, a real dog magically transformed into a toy. After many fantastic adventures in search of the wizard who wronged him, at last he wins back his doggy life.
Religion influences every aspect of a true devotee’s life. After the year 1931, C.S. Lewis was a devoted Christian and member of the Church of England. This means his faith when he wrote The Chronicles of Narnia was influential in what went into the writing of these stories. This influence was noticeable throughout all of the books in this series however it does not make the story automatically anything more then a great story. There are several basics of the Christian faith that C.S. Lewis believed
If people tried to make an argument that J.R.R. Tolkien didn’t used Norse mythology as a backbone structure when writing The Hobbit in 1937, they would be without-a-doubt completely wrong. Many creatures were pulled straight from the Norse myths and thrown into his famous story, but did he use some of the Norse gods as structures for his characters as well? In the book The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, he states that Gandalf is seen almost as an “Odinic Wanderer”, comparing him to Odin the Allfather
During the Anglo-Saxon period and Medieval Ages, cultural influences, including religion and social status, affected the characteristics of a hero. During these two time periods, characteristics between heroes shared similarities and some differences. Beowulf and the main characters of The Lord of the Rings were the upmost example of what a hero should be. All heroes are expected to have strength, glory, and wisdom. Chivalry and responsibility were also inspirational traits. Heroes are expected to
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The Battle of the Five Armies in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit Many great works of literature contain violent scene that contribute more to the story than merely an exciting battle to amuse the reader. J.R.R. Tolkien includes several violent scenes throughout his classic work, “The Hobbit”. The most important of these is “The Battle of the Five Armies,” which takes place at the end of the novel. This destructive scene has many purposes in the story, several of which are that it causes the uniting
Literature enlightens us with topics such as light and darkness that symbolizes good and bad morality. Light and darkness are common themes that relate to questions about human nature. In the age of Christianity, God is always pertaining to light representing goodness and the Devil is in association with darkness, representing the evil. It is the reason why it is popular and common in fantasy literature. Additionally, it is a universal theme that relates to the aspects of the world we know and even
Reading Unit: The Hobbit (hobbit is based on the Old English for “hole-dweller”) pg. 170 Essential Questions and Discussion Topics How do you define morality? What are ways you can define someone's character? (Characterization) How does the setting affect the mood or feelings of the characters? (Shire/Mirkwood/Spiders) What is the idea of fantasy? (“An invention of the imagination.”) Point of View: Omniscient (The narrator has an inside understanding of the characters) What motifs
People in the United states take English for granted they were born into English speaking families in a majority English nation and little do they think about the difficulties that others have in learning the English. For me learning English was a journey from learning the language itself and adjusting for my newfound knowledge to the strained relationship with those around me and myself. My first foray into learning English came in the form of my Father, he insisted that I watch television in English
J. R. R. Tolkien is a very accomplished writer who has had many published works. Tolkien uses his life experiences in a creative way to portray meaning into his text. Evidence of this is clearly presented through his most notable work, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. He used these books as a medium, to express events and experiences that he lived through first hand. All of his books are a timeless way for him to express himself and his ideas to generations to come. J.R.R. Tolkien was born in 1892
In J.R.R. Tolkien 's novel The Hobbit, male friendship is a major theme that exists throughout the text. Male individuals form special bonds with one another through loyalty and support. Even in the warlike setting through the whole of the novel, characters who otherwise couldn 't be friends find a common ground and are able to form a friendship and become dependable. In the Fandom, the importance of these male characters retaining their friendships is relevant everywhere in art, fan fiction, and
J.R.R Tolkien Tolkien was born in South Africa and after both his parents died when Tolkien was at a young age he moved in with relatives to England. This is where all his writing started. He went to college and studied Anglo Saxon and classic literature. He even enlisted in the army, which was very common for this time, and all this time at war he never stopped writing. He finally got released from the army because of an illness. All these events in his life have majorly influenced his writing style
The Hobbit: Exploring Bilbo’s Change in Character The Hobbit written by J.R.R. Tolkien follows a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins as he takes an adventure of a lifetime. Bilbo is content to live a quiet, simple life far from adventure, until the wizard known as Gandalf appears on his doorstep one morning. Very much to Bilbo’s dismay, he is soon swept off on an adventure the likes of which he has only heard stories about. Gandalf, Bilbo, and thirteen dwarves encounter trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and
Jostein Gaarder is a Norwegian intellectual and author of several novels, short stories and children's books. Gaarder often writes from the perspective of children, exploring their sense of wonder about the world. He often uses metafiction in his works, writing stories within stories. Gaarder was born into a pedagogical family. His best known work is the novel Sophie's World, subtitled A Novel about the History of Philosophy. This popular work has been translated into fifty-three languages; there
As a professor at Oxford and a lieutenant in World War I, J.R.R. Tolkien’s life must have been difficult, which affects his literary work and his writing style. He created his own world and myth by the vivid imaginations. Each of his books symbolizes something great for example The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings represent thematic features of World War I. Tolkien’s life likes a story. He moves to another country, studies in a good school, serves the army as a lieutenant, comes back school, and
In the book The Hobbit music plays a big role in the novel. Most of the characters even sing there own song in the book. All the songs are different they all contain different material than the others. I can see why the author chose to include songs so this can the novel more interesting and have a feel for the emotions of each of the characters. The characters that did have their own little scene were the dwarves,the elves, and the goblins they all had their own song. The dwarves have their own
Literary Element Breakdown of The Hobbit “Though he is technically an adult, Bilbo Baggins, the hero of The Hobbit, undergoes a growth to maturity” (Grace 1). The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien is chock full of literary elements that aid in both storytelling and maintaining the reader’s attention. The story pursues Bilbo and his Dwarven companions through an adventure of great treasure and great peril. The story also contains many literary elements that this essay will go through, including character, theme