Lord of the Rings
Comparing modern day literature to Greek mythology
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings takes place in Middle Earth, where orcs, dragons, humans, and elves live. The protagonist of the story, Frodo, is a hobbit. A hobbit is a miniature human with a big heart. Hobbits are usually a peace;loving race who don't adventure anywhere and relax. But four teenagers (including Frodo) get tangled in a great adventure with the company of a wizard, an elf, a human, and a dwarf, which leads to loss and suffering, but the prize at the end of the road is worth it.
Frodo Baggins
The protagonist of this story, Frodo goes through many struggles and hardships. He is a young hobbit who has his youth taken away when only he can save middle earth. The carrier of the ring, he is expected to travel to Mordor and throw the ring into the fire of which it was made from.
Gandalf
A wizard, Gandalf keeps his head when the group has given up and always comes up with a plan. He sacrifices own life to save the lives of others, and in turn becomes a much powerful wizard.
Samwise Gangey
Frodo's friend and protector, Sam is willing to sacrifices his own life to save Frodo and always tries to do the right thing
Connections between new and old literature
The Lord of the Rings can be compared to many novels written in ancient times. Frodo's struggles and predicament are almost the identical to those who are heroes Greek mythology. He embargoes on a great journey, as do Theseus and Pereseus. He and Pereseus both have a magic weapon, and both Hercules and Frodo's mental toughness is tested on their journeys.
More connections/comments
Frodo to me is the ideal hero. He has many archetypal hero traits. He experiences a traumatic event when his uncle leaves and gives him an evil ring, he then goes on a quest and leaves his home, only he is allowed to wear the ring, and he has supernatural help from a wizard.