Research Paper on:
An Overview of Fellowship of the Ring

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their history, especially in relationship to legends and lore that many cultures have in regards to mythical beings or creatures. In "Fellowship of the Ring" we are given a story  that is actually the first of three, though it can be read by itself. Like many of his tales they are self contained, yet leave a great deal of room  for further investigation as each tale tells us something new about the people and their history. In the following paper we examine this first book of his "Lord of the  Rings" trilogy, discussing plot, character development, and symbolism. Plot In "The Fellowship of the Ring" we begin the story with a simple hobbit named Frodo and his friend  and also adopted uncle Bilbo. Bilbos tale is primarily told in a book titled "The Hobbit," wherein he has many adventures and comes into possession of the one ring of  power, an aspect of this story that will be divulged later in the book to those who have not read "The Hobbit." When the book opens we are getting ready  to celebrate Bilbos birthday. He is making plans to leave his home forever at the day of the party. Frodo, as a result of Bilbos leaving, is given possession of  the ring. He is informed by Gandalf, a wizard and friend, that he must keep the ring put away and not touch it until Gandalf has gathered more information.  It becomes apparent that the ring is the primary ring which binds all other rings of power, and that it is a ring of great power, evil power, that controls  the individual who possesses it. The ring has an ability to change size and appearance, almost having a mind of its own. Because of the inherent danger Frodo is sent