Temptation in the Fellowship of the Ring Essay -- literary Analysis, J

One remember to rule them every, One nimbus to find them, One fence to bring them all and in the wickedness bind them, (55). The One Ring controls Gollum, Bilbo, Boromir, and Frodo in attempts to return to Sauron, Its Creator, the Lord of the Rings, and the intense evil present in J.R.R. Tolkiens novels. But the Ring never achieves Its goal because each character possesses a unique set of skills which turn down the evil temptations of the Ring. Gollum is the first victim of the Ring, with no knowledge of Its powers or counselor away from Its control. Bilbo is the second ring bearer, with an almost complete knowledge of the Rings power still has difficulty extending the Rings temptation. Gandalf guides Bilbo to always resist the evil of the Ring. Boromir never gets his hands on the Ring further craves Its power thinking he can use it for good, ignoring the guidance offered to him at the Council of Elrond. Frodo has the most knowledge and guidance of all the characters but also seems to yield the strongest temptations. J.R.R. Tolkien uses characterization in the Fellowship of the Ring to prove that people without a longing for power resist temptation through knowledge, good habits, and guidance.Gollum cannot resist the Rings temptation because he has no knowledge of the Ring and no guidance to form good habits and pr blusht addiction to the Ring. Gollum, originally, Smagol wanted the Ring because of Its beauty but his friend, Dagol found it first. afterward Dagol refused to just give the Ring to Smagol because it was his birthday, he Smagol caught Dagol by the throat and strangled him, because the gold looked so bright and beautiful. because he put the ring on his finger, (58). But after he found the Ring, he had no guidance to form good ... ... and if by life or death I can save you, I will, (194). Aragorn, also known as Strider, accompanied the hobbits from the Prancing Pony Inn all the way to the Council of Elrond. Gandalf was also a guiding pa th for Frodo keeping him updated on the evils of the Ring. I CANT FIND A QUOTE. But even with all his guidance Frodo still feels temptation from this Ring of power. A abrupt unreasoning fear of discovery laid hold of Frodo, and he idea of his Ring. He hardly dared to breathe, and yet the desire to get it out of his carrier bag became so strong that he began slowly to move his hand. He tangle that he had only to slip it on, and then he would be safe, (83). Frodo Baggins with knowledge and guidance was able to make good choices throughout his journey to Mordor in the Fellowship of the Ring because of his knowledge of the Ring and the guidance that surrounded him.