Fellowship of the Ring
What is a hobbit
Physical
Half-ling, 2-4 feet
Hairy feet and proud of big feet
Can’t ride horses
Don’t like boats
Social
In a protected safe environment: hedge, fence, wall
They are unwittingly protected
Distrustful of outsiders, insulate themselves
Fun loving, simple pleasures
Travel quietly, escape undetected
Frodo
Hobbit of character; integrity; inner fortitude
Would not quit even though scared – true definition of courage
He just wanted to go to Rivendell, didn’t know beyond that
He changed. Started out as a hobbit, which don’t normally like adventures. He took on the challenge
Why did he change? His eyes were opened and he saw a greater world.
What did he discover?
The scope of evil
He was more prepared than other hobbits. He had more experience.
He had interactions with other elves
He had interaction with Gandalf
d) He made some decisions along the way about which way or when to go.
e) The loyalty of the hobbits for each other
The Council of Elrond was a big turning point
He really understood the scope of the world
If the world is not safe, the Shire is not safe.
There is something bigger and more important than the Shire
He comes of age. Bigger role than beyond the Shire
Taking responsibility.
The Council of Elrond
Elrond is in charge
Multiple species working together, reps from all of Middle Earth
Semi-democratic, some votes counted more
Exploring all of the options took longer, but it helped them make the best decision
Consensus decision among disparate members
We would do this for the most important decisions
Gandalf
Always fighting evil
He sees the whole picture and it sobers him
Underpinning of hope
This looks bad, but he could see how it might work out to their benefit
He likes the hobbits
The Shire is where he can relax and thing of simpler things
Sit back, drink tea, tell stories, blow smoke rings
Mirth
Wizard (wise)
He has done research
He reads the books.
He went to another wizard, Saruman to get more information.
He could see the end
Was he leading the Council where he wanted it to go?
He saw the big picture, and he helped bring them to that place
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He was a leader
He puts others needs first.
He is a visible leader. He fights the big battles from the front.
He developed his followers.
He knew how to teach without seeming teachy.
He knew how to come alongside gently.
He developed others using different methods.
With Frodo, gently teaching, offering suggestions
With Aragorn, he urged him to take leadership roles
He demonstrated the qualities he wanted to portray. And he taught them.
What can we learn from Gandalf’s leadership style?
He valued and appreciated each of the people’s of middle-earth.
What motivates him to join the fellowship?
This is the biggest problem of his time.
He sees the strength of the parts of the group.
He sees that his strengths can contribute to the success of the group.
Aragorn
A man of many names: Aragorn- Son of Arathorn- kingly lineage, Strider, Dunedain, Elfish name – Numenor
He already knew who he was.
What motivates him?
He knows who he is, but he waits for it.
He wants to eradicate evil. He loves justice. He is fine with being the protector.
He feels the responsibility of caring for his kingdom.
In the fullness of time
It is prophesied at the age of 20 that he is the heir of the throne.
He waits for his kingdom.
King in disguise. Do we know anyone else like that?
He is brave.
Maybe he doesn’t want to be king yet.
The Rings
Who has the 3 elvin rings.
Elrond and Galadriel each has one
Kirdin the shipwright
Nine rings for men
The Ringwraiths were the original owners of the rings
Seven rings for dwarves
3 recovered, 4 destroyed
If Sauron gets the one ring, no one will be able to defeat him
If Sauron gets all the rings he will have power over all races.
The one ring is as powerful as your vision. Its power without control. It’s limited power.
It’s effect is different, based on who has it.
Galadriel – if you give it to me, you will have a White Lady instead of a Dark Lord
The one ring was like the original temptation of Satan. I will give you this power if you….
Tom Bombadil
He would forget where the ring is.
He’ll forget about the importance of the ring.
He and his wife offer an ideal of marriage
Both independent, but compatible
Picture of humans before the fall
Innocent, unsullied
The ring has no effect on him. No temptation.
Good quotes
Not all who wander are lost