About LORD OF THE RINGS?

Question

About LORD OF THE RINGS
In the novel, certain characters and objects possess powers deemed “supernatural.” Select at least three (3) of these characters/objects and explain their roles and functions in Tolkien’s conceptual vision of Middle-earth.

Answer 1

I am going to go with the most obvious one first:
1.The One Ring. The One Ring was the key to Sauron's power, when deprived of it, he became a spirit and went into hiding. However, because the One Ring contained the power to "bind" all the Rings of Power, unless the ring was destroyed, Middle Earth would never be safe. The Ring seemed to have a mind of its own, and was always seeking a way back to its master. In addition, to all the things that Sauron could do with the ring, it had the power of making its wearer invisible and prolonging their life.

2. Gandalf. Gandalf was the best-known of the Maiar (servants of the Valar) of Valinor, a servant of the Valar (the same as Middle Earth's Angels), the Powers of the world, and of Eru Ilúvatar, the One (the same as Middle Earth's God). In Valinor he was known as Olórin, and was said to be the wisest of the Maiar. He dwelt in the gardens of Irmo and was the pupil of Nienna, the patron of mercy. When the Valar decided to send the order of the Wizards to Middle-earth in order to counsel and assist all those who opposed Sauron, Olórin was proposed by Manwë. In the Order, he had a strained, competitive relationship with Saruman, its head. Gandalf was the last Istari to arrive in Middle-earth, landing in Mithlond around 1000 TA. He seemed the oldest and least wise of them, but Círdan the Shipwright felt that he was the greatest on the inside on their first meeting in the Havens, and gave him the Ring of Fire. Gandalf hid it well and it is not known until he leaves with the other ringbearers at the end of the Third Age that he and not Círdan was the third holder of the Elven-rings.

And lastly my favorite character, I think.

3.Galadriel. During the Second Age, when the Rings of Power were forged (Galadriel may have assisted in forging them). Galadriel was mistrusting of Annatar, the loremaster who guided Celebrimbor and the other Noldor of Eregion. It later turned out that this mistrust was justified, as he was finally revealed to be Sauron, pretending to be an emissary from the Valar Aulë. When Eregion was attacked, Galadriel was entrusted with one of the Three Rings of the Elves. Her Ring was Nenya, the Ring of Water, which has been suggested to be the chief of the Three, although Vilya is said to be the most potent of the three elven rings. Conscious of Sauron's power, and wishing to thwart it, she did not use the Ring as long as the One Ring was in Sauron's hands. However, during the Third Age, when the One Ring was lost, she may have (she advised Celebrimor earlier that the three rings should never be used at all) put it to use. Its power might have been related to the Mirror of Galadriel, a large bowl of water in which visions of the past, present, and future could be seen. She may also have used it in the defence of Lórien and the ring may have assisted her in making Lórien a fair refuge for the Sindar. Galadriel maintained constant vigilance against Sauron and often strove with him in thought. Sauron is said to have greatly desired to see the mind of Galadriel, but so long as he did not have the one ring, it was impossible (In fact, it has been suggested that even if he did have the One Ring, he may not have been able to see the mind of Galadriel. During the Second Age, when Sauron had the One, the Keepers of the Three were able to hide their minds from Sauron by simply taking off their Ring.) After Sauron perished, Celeborn led the Lórien host over the Anduin and captured Dol Guldur. Then, Galadriel came forth and "threw down its walls and laid bare its pits". To this point, and during all the Third Age of the World, Galadriel was considered the greatest of the Eldar. Accounts in The Silmarillion state her as being, algo, the greatest of the Eldalië, with Fëanor, though she was wiser than he.

Answer 2

isn't that your homework? Some have supernatural powers they use for evil (like doing your homework for you) others have supernatural powers they use for good. The ring is an object which has the power to make the individual who wears it powerful over others, but he loses his own freedom to it. The hunger for power corrupts him and he becomes a slave to it, Leaders of nations have a hard time relinquishing power, because it is like a drug. The ring is like a drug also because it makes you elated but then without it you feel the contrast and life seems barren. The hobbits are better equipped to handle the ring than humans because they are so close to the earth. They understand that the way to make a life is to work together at chores. Success needs to be in proportion to effort. If you win a lottery, you need to be grounded, or your life will spiral out of control. If you are presented with a ring of power, without earning it, it can possess you. If I do your homework for you, I make you weaker. If you do it yourself, you become stronger.

Answer 3

i'd pick to provide a sparkling answer detailing the version of mediums and the houses of subjective determination... yet I actually have homework due day after today and could no longer also be on right here. So all i will provide is a own opinion: Tolkien. playstation . this question's been requested countless circumstances. evaluate Dune to Sesame highway or something.

Answer 4

Gandalf's thong (yes, he wore a thong under his robes), possessed a "supernatural" ability that apparently worked better than Viagra.

Sauron's Eye actually used a supernatural contact lens that made him see farther. (He was actually pretty near sighted).

The Elves made supernatural cookies (however, their distant cousins, the Keebler Elves were marketing geniuses who stole their ideas and marketed them as their own!).

Answer 5

Gandalf, wizzard, staff, "Shadowfax" lord of all horses. The elves, Elron, Legolas
The rings of power
Sauron and Saruman, wizzards
Orcris
All of the swords are named
Vial of Galadriel
There are lots and lots -- have you actuall READ the books? Wonderful adventure there.

Answer 6

Hmmmn....Sounds like a class assignment here. Perhaps you should have read the book so you can do your own homework!!!

Answer 7

good film-but don't it go on!!!!!-watched it the other xmas and just when i thought the credits would start rolling another bit comes up.