By Irma S.Z.B.Crespo

Theme The central meaning or dominant idea in a literary work. It provides a unifying point around which the plot, characters, setting, point of view, symbols, and other elements of a work are organized. Poetry: An Introduction (3 rd Ed.) by Michael Meyer It is neither the moral nor the message. It is the main idea founded on the author’s purpose or the meaning that the author is trying to convey. ISZBCrespo

Topic Topics refer to the varied issues in a story. It can be problems or concerns, moral lessons, and other messages that the author wants to put across. ISZBCrespo

Theme and Topics Begets Evil Friendship Resoluteness Courage Innocence Loyalty Trust Hope Love ISZBCrespo

Who are in the Fellowship? ISZBCrespo

Character Verses With blue hat, silver scarf, and gray cloak; This wizard contrives fire, light, and smoke; A sagacious guide, protects from plight; _______ the Grey is a friend with might. ISZBCrespo Uncertainty casts on his shadow; Considered gold without the glitter; Genuinely profound, not shallow; Crownless, a real king with the shimmer. ________

Character Verses Plain hobbit with immense loyalty; Takes care of Frodo from head to toe; Trusted for reliability; At split of fellowship, ____ didn’t forgo. ISZBCrespo Immortal elf, clothed in brown and green; Unbelievable keen ears, sharp eyes; A calm in the storm, serene within; Armed with bow and arrow, he’s precise. ________

Character Verses _______ is a dwarf of thickset built; He has an exceptional courage; With pride and strength, argues without guilt; Succumbed by an Elf Queen, he engaged. ISZBCrespo A member of the Took family; _________, mischievous and a sly thief; Extremely curious and spontaneous; On friendship, he treasures it faithfully.

Character Verses Playful but level-headed hobbit; _________’s a Brandybuck and proud of it; He loves to take walks and likes to cook; A trusted friend, never to overlook. ISZBCrespo ________ yearns to be a great warrior; Believes his kingdom is an empire; Manipulated by the ring’s lure, The fellowship ties, he made obscure.

Character Verses ________, uncorrupted innocence; Desire for the ring did not make sense; Took on the task to save Middle Earth; Strength of character was his worth. ISZBCrespo

The Fellowship ISZBCrespo

Unraveling the LOR Vernacular Let’s find out how familiar you are with the LOR lexis! ISZBCrespo Can you talk the LOR talk?

The Ring Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-Lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne, In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in darkness bind them, In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. ISZBCrespo

T H E R E OE VS N E V E N E N I MN TIBBH L M F O D N A O R O D R KRAROLD R W A S E V WOHSDA DOWN 1. Rings made by elves to heal, build, and understand. 3. The place to destroy the One Ring and the Dark Lord’s dwelling. 5. Rings that granted invisibility and longer lifespan but make men Sauron’s wraiths. 7. Rings used by dwarves to expand wealth. 9. Human-like but shorter; have beards; stubborn and live up to 250 years. ACROSS 2. Ring made by the Dark Lord in the fire of Doom and can only be destroyed in this fire. 4. Immortal; nobility in Middle Earth. 6. Mortal; it’s humanity; Wizards and hobbits belong to this race in Middle Earth. 8. Ancient mortal race; Frodo is one of them. 10. In the Third Age of Middle Earth, Sauron is known as this. 11. Refer to the evil that lurks.

Points to Ponder Why is there an absence of women in the fellowship? What are your recommendations for changes in the novel to include women in the fellowship? ISZBCrespo

References Book Tolkien, J.R The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring. New York: Del Rey Websites fellowship-of-the-ring ?lsrc=MD-ANON-PICS-PIChttp:// fellowship-of-the-ring ?lsrc=MD-ANON-PICS-PIC ISZBCrespo