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The question of evil in Tolkien’s Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien.
In Sarehole in England there lived a little boy, not an ordinary one, far from that, it was John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and that means genius. ... That very novel - The Lord of the Rings comprises a story of the quest whose chief aim is destruction of evil, both literally and metaphorically. The action is set in an imaginary mythical realm of Middle-earth as the Third Age is drawing to an end. Abruptly all kinds of beings are stripped of peace and prosperity because Sauron, the Dark Lord, regains power and gathers the Rings, desiring to rule the world.In response to atrocities committed by that evil-doer, Elrond forms an alliance of Elves, Men, Dwarves and Hobbits whose representatives, the Nine Companions, set off on a perilous journey to Mordor. After dark days of struggles with Sauron’s supporters, evil is ultimately uprooted when the Master Ring melts in the Cracks of Doom thus saving Middle-earth from annihilation. The question of evil, understood as profound immorality,wickedness and depravity, is one of the most important underlying themes of The Lord of the Rings. In accordance with classical mythologies of Greeks and Romans, an immemorial fight between good and evil forces constitutes the skeleton of the novel.What is more, a thorough analysis of the trilogy proves that every form of evil can be conquered and disposed of in a satisfying manner. ... Yet, despite all those omnious signs there was still hope and a chance to defeat evil, saving Middle-earth. ... It was Frodo Baggins from the Shire, doomed to become a subsequent Ring-bearer in the Fellowship of the Ring, a company formed to put an end to the source of Sauron’s evil power. ... ”4 Despite unbelievably great risk , the Nine Brave Companions decided to go on a journey, the journey to Mordor whose name alone aroused fear in all corners of Middle-earth. Evil breeds evil so the members of the Fellowship had to fight with various emanations of the dark forces before the cursed Ring dissolved in the Cracks of Doom. ... The degree of difficulty was multiplied by unfavourable circumstances, growing darkness of the Evil, foes encountered and above all, the destructive and overwhelming influence of Frodo’s burden which enslaved the free will and mind of its bearer, leading him to the dark side.
Approximate Word count = 1915
Approximate Pages = 7.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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