J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings". Gollum versus Sméagol. The inner conflict between the good, the bad and the precious

Hausarbeit (Hauptseminar) , 2018 , 15 Seiten , Note: 1.3

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This research paper will analyze the transformation of Sméagol to Gollum and his personality throughout the series, his rehabilitation and taming but also the spirit of good and evil. There will also be a pointing out on his style of speech and his conversations with himself throughout the tale.

To sum it up, the main goal of the illustration by Gollum, is to highlight the morality and philosophical significance of The Lord of the Rings, but moreover the inner conflict between this creature of Gollum and his own fight against his desire for the ring.

Contents

Introduction

1. The Transformation of Gollum
1.1. The Transformation from Sméagol to Gollum
1.2. The Taming of Sméagol
1.3. Style of Speech and Motives of Gollum and Sméagol

2. The Inner conflict between the good and bad
2.1. The heavily addiction to the ring and its powers
2.2. Moral and philosophical perspective of Gollum

3. Conclusion

4. Bibliography

• Hochschule: Universität zu Köln (Englisches Seminar 2)
• Veranstaltung: Frankenstein to Dracula
• Note: 1.3
• Autor: Manar-Marc Soukar (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Seiten: 15
• Katalognummer: V457551
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668901728
• ISBN (Buch): 9783668901735
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: Herr der Ringe, Gollum, Smeagol, Lord of the Rings, Hausarbeit, Böse, Gut, Literaturwissenschaft, Good, Evil, Bad, Tolkien, Mittelerde