The Fellowship of the Ring | Themes

The Fellowship of the Ring Themes

Good versus Evil

So much of this story is about two opposing forces battling with one another. The Council of Middle Earth and the rulers of Gondor and Rohan seek to fight Sauron. The Council knows that Sauron is truly evil and he will not rest until he has Middle Earth under his power. The council seeks to avert this disaster by having Frodo destroy the Ring. There is also the opposition between Gandalf and Saruman the wizards. Saruman has become as power hungry as Sauron and desires the Ring for his own uses. Gandalf, wise and good, will not give in to Saruman's evil designs. Frodo battles the dark power of the Ring and at times cannot resist its pull and influence on him. A battle of sorts takes place within Frodo to save Middle Earth or let the power of the Ring overcome and destroy him. Boromir also seems to be...
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