How Does Frodo Baggins Use Temptation In Fellowship Of The Ring
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English
The Fellowship of the Ring
5 February 2013 Temptation and Its Pull Temptation is a strong force in this novel that, at one point or another, shows itself to each of the main characters when they are weak and most willing to give in. The things they are tempted with are usually what they most desire in their hearts, making it much more difficult not to give in. Temptation; however, is not used solely for evil in this novel. It can bring people to do much good on occasion by affirming their sense of morality and ability to resist evil. Never the less, they each must partake in a battle with temptation and must choose to either overcome it, or …show more content…
Frodo Baggins is the most obvious character that develops through his temptations. There are many occasions on which the powerful ring, that Frodo carries, tempts Frodo, but one specific incident is when Frodo is confronted by Ring Wraiths in a surprise ambush. Here Frodo is, “hardly less terrified than his companions,” however, “his terror [is] swallowed up in a sudden temptation to put on the ring” that compels, “him to disregard all warnings” given to him by Gandalf (191). Frodo is changing significantly because before he wouldn’t have even dreamed of ignoring Gandalf’s advice and didn’t feel as strong of a desire to put the ring on. Frodo is losing some of his identity and innocence in the ring. It is not that Frodo put the ring on out of fear, which would be more understandable; he put it on out of desire to feel the power associated with the Ring. With the ring Frodo feels selfish and hateful …show more content…
Such as in the Shire after Frodo learns the importance of the ring and offers it to Gandalf because he thinks it would be safer with him. Gandalf immediately cries, “’No! ...With that power I should have power too great and terrible. And over me the Ring would gain a power still greater and more deadly (60).” With this temptation, Gandalf’s wisdom, and strength to resist, is shown and eventually comes to help him when he is trapped by Sauroman in Isengard. While there he is given a choice, “This then is the choice before you, before us. We may join with that power. It would be wise, Gandalf. There is hope that way (253).” Because of the previous temptations, Gandalf is able to create his own choice, choosing to defy Sauromon rather than join with him. The complete defiance of temptation in Gandalf throughout the story matures him into the driving force of good in the story. The final, and perhaps the most influential denial of the Ring is made by Galadriel when Frodo says, “I will give you the One Ring, if you ask for it. It is too great a matter for me (356).” She responds by saying, “You will give me the Ring freely! In place of a Dark Lord you will set up a Queen… I pass the test… I will diminish, and go into the West, and remain Galadriel (356-357).” Through this encounter the will power and strength Galadriel has is shown as she denies incredible
English
The Fellowship of the Ring
5 February 2013 Temptation and Its Pull Temptation is a strong force in this novel that, at one point or another, shows itself to each of the main characters when they are weak and most willing to give in. The things they are tempted with are usually what they most desire in their hearts, making it much more difficult not to give in. Temptation; however, is not used solely for evil in this novel. It can bring people to do much good on occasion by affirming their sense of morality and ability to resist evil. Never the less, they each must partake in a battle with temptation and must choose to either overcome it, or …show more content…
Frodo Baggins is the most obvious character that develops through his temptations. There are many occasions on which the powerful ring, that Frodo carries, tempts Frodo, but one specific incident is when Frodo is confronted by Ring Wraiths in a surprise ambush. Here Frodo is, “hardly less terrified than his companions,” however, “his terror [is] swallowed up in a sudden temptation to put on the ring” that compels, “him to disregard all warnings” given to him by Gandalf (191). Frodo is changing significantly because before he wouldn’t have even dreamed of ignoring Gandalf’s advice and didn’t feel as strong of a desire to put the ring on. Frodo is losing some of his identity and innocence in the ring. It is not that Frodo put the ring on out of fear, which would be more understandable; he put it on out of desire to feel the power associated with the Ring. With the ring Frodo feels selfish and hateful …show more content…
Such as in the Shire after Frodo learns the importance of the ring and offers it to Gandalf because he thinks it would be safer with him. Gandalf immediately cries, “’No! ...With that power I should have power too great and terrible. And over me the Ring would gain a power still greater and more deadly (60).” With this temptation, Gandalf’s wisdom, and strength to resist, is shown and eventually comes to help him when he is trapped by Sauroman in Isengard. While there he is given a choice, “This then is the choice before you, before us. We may join with that power. It would be wise, Gandalf. There is hope that way (253).” Because of the previous temptations, Gandalf is able to create his own choice, choosing to defy Sauromon rather than join with him. The complete defiance of temptation in Gandalf throughout the story matures him into the driving force of good in the story. The final, and perhaps the most influential denial of the Ring is made by Galadriel when Frodo says, “I will give you the One Ring, if you ask for it. It is too great a matter for me (356).” She responds by saying, “You will give me the Ring freely! In place of a Dark Lord you will set up a Queen… I pass the test… I will diminish, and go into the West, and remain Galadriel (356-357).” Through this encounter the will power and strength Galadriel has is shown as she denies incredible