The Hobbit Virtues
The Art of Manliness
Tolkien's Concept of Fellowship in The Lord of the Rings
Tolkien's concept of fellowship in The Lord of the Rings goes beyond friendship, encompassing a gathering of individuals who can entertain, support, and criticize each other. While individual friendships are explored, fellowship involves a group where members encourage and critique each other, as evidenced in the relationships between characters like Sam and Frodo, as well as Gimli and Legolas. This concept was also integral to Tolkien's personal life, seen in his fellowship of friends at King Edward's School before university.
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