Taking The “Home” To The Road
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Undoubtedly, J.R.R. Tolkien bequeathed a masterpiece to the entire literary world; The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Fellowship of the Ring is the first book of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which begins in an inland area in the northwest of Middle Earth that has fallen into oblivion; The Shire. This is the home of the Hobbits who live in peace and tranquility. The Hobbits, are largely sheltered from the goings-on in the rest of Middle-earth. Although they have been living on their own for centuries and cannot tolerate "strange" events, things do not always turn out as expected. One day, the peaceful and quiet life of some Hobbits in the Shire has to change and it is the time to hit the road. The difficulties encountered throughout the journey, the longing that the characters experience from time to time, and the safe warmth of being in The Shire, establish a duality throughout the entire story. Ultimately an unexpected journey begins. And the reader’s adventure too…
With the sudden disappearance of Bilbo Baggins just after his 111th birthday, rumors continued for long days. For the Shire folk, whose own paradise was again their own home, to disappear as Bilbo did, is an unacceptable event. So, in this way, the reader feels the sense of being at home through the Shire at the very beginning of the book. Thereby, The Hobbits' love for their home is emphasized by their unwillingness to leave. But the real breaking point in the story begins when Frodo takes over the ring and becomes aware of the dangers. This also marks the beginning of the journey. Frodo's initial hesitation to embark on the journey reflects the Hobbits' strong affection for their home and unwillingness to leave the comfort of their familiar surroundings. When looking at the words of Frodo, “I should