September 22... a day that all Tolkien fans should know because it's HOBBIT DAY! To celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien and his wonderful masterpieces, this week Hamlette is hosting a Tolkien Blog Party.
*I know I haven't blogged in a LONG time and I just appeared from no where. :) An update will be coming soon, hopefully.*
The Tag Questions:
1. Aragorn: Favorite Tolkien hero/heroine
We're starting out with the hardest of all...Tolkien's characters all have such great stories. My favorite will always be Sam followed by Frodo and Gandalf and Faramir and Aragorn and Eowyn and, noooo, my list could go on forever! Alright, I'll pick one favorite... Faramir! (It'd be Sam if he wasn't highlighted in another question)
Faramir's triumphs may not be as physically great as others. BUT, his selflessness, patience, and humility shown in every situation are equally, if not more, great. He goes through many trials, including harsh criticism from his father for not being as good as Boromir, but still shows love for those around him. In tough situations, he stays kind and becomes wise throughout by resisting temptations. True heroism!
"But fear no more! I would not take this thing, if it lay by the highway. Not were Minas Tirith falling in ruin and I alone could save her, so, using the weapon of the Dark Lord for her good and my glory. No, I do not wish for such triumphs, Frodo son of Drogo."
There are so many good character arcs, but my favorite will always be the coming of age of Sam and Frodo, as well as Pippin and Merry. They undergo so many trials on their journey, never knowing if they will survive or make it back home to their cozy little hobbit holes. None have ever ventured out into the big, wide world, but all come back tougher, especially Pippin and Merry. Sam also stays loyal to Frodo by always referring to him as "Mr. Frodo", but at the same time becomes closer to him. When all four hobbits took their first step out of the Shire, they had no idea that they would come back so changed.
3. Frodo: Favorite song or poem by Tolkien
Easiest question on the list:
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king."
4. Gandalf: Favorite wise Tolkien quotation
"Out of the darkness of my life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament...There you will find romance, glory, honour, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves on earth, and more than that: Death: by the divine paradox, that which ends life, and demands the surrender of all, and yet by the taste (or foretaste) of which alone can what you seek in your earthly relationships (love, faithfulness, joy) be maintained, or take on that complexion of reality, of eternal endurance, which every man's heart desires."
5. Gimli: A Middle-earth location you'd like to visit
This should be so easy, yet it's so hard. Hmm, stepping foot into a hobbit hole would be awesome! I suppose the Shire would be the best place to do that, but Rivendell would be on my list too.
6. Legolas: Favorite Middle-earth Weapon
Weapons aren't something that I've given much thought to...but the elves' bows are pretty cool.
7. Merry: Favorite way to celebrate Tolkien's stories
Reading, of course! And watching the movies, although I've only done that once. Oh, and having a Hobbit Hole cake for my 17th birthday, made by my brother!
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| My favorite birthday cake by far! |
8. Pippin: Favorite funny Tolkien quotation
My siblings and I reference this almost every time we have potatoes:
"Po-tay-toes! Boil em, mash e, stick em in a stew. Lovely big golden chips with a nice piece of fried fish."
9. Samwise: A Middle-earth food you'd like to try
Since it's the one food I'll never forget, I'd like to try rabbit stew. It actually sounds interesting!
What is your favorite J.R.R. Tolkien book or movie? How are you celebrating Hobbit Day?
-Miss K
