Characters

• Hobbits: Bilbo Baggins, Frodo Baggins, Sam Gamgee, Merry, Pippin, Gollum
• Elven: Arwen, Celeborn, Elrond, Galadriel, Legolas
• Misc. Races: Aragorn/Strider, Gandalf (Maia), Saruman (Istari), Sauron, Dark Lord, Gimli (Dwarven), Boromir (Human)
• Creatures: Nazgul/BlackRiders, Orcs, Goblins, Demon

Conflict

• Person vs. Self: Inner Conflict
• Person vs. Person: Protagonist vs. Antagonist
• Person vs. Society: Organizations/Belief Systems
• Person vs. Nature: Physical/Natural World

Themes & Symbols

• Nature of Good vs. Evil (Origins of Evil)
• Seductiveness/Temptation of Power, Greed/Attachment to Power
• Coming of Age: Hero's Journey Archetype
• Fate/Destiny, Loss of Innocence, Sacrifice, Fear, Self-Doubt, teacher/student relationship
• The Council of Elrond & Terms of the Quest: Forming the Fellowship, Honor, Loyalty, Friendship, Courage, Magic & Wizardry, Ring of Power