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Adventure and Courage in J.R.R. Tolkien´s Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
FUKA, Vojtěch
The main aim of the bachelor thesis is to analyze the stories of adventure by J.R.R.Tolkien: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The starting point will be an introduction to Tolkien's life and works, including his inspiration by the medieval epic tradition (Beowulf) and contemporary fantasy literature. In this regard, the thesis will draw on Bakhtin's characterization of adventure literature as the stories built around the themes of the journey (the source of adventure) and the trial (tests of courage and strength of character). It will also introduce Tolkien's view of the function of fantasy within fairy tales (escape, consolation, recovery). The actual analysis will focus on the specific aspects of the adventurous journey, as well as on the turning points/crisis moments (trials) and unusual situations, in which the heroes demonstrate their courage or weakness (despair, fear). Attention will be paid to the development of selected characters (Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Peregrin Took, Merry Brandybuck, Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield) with respect to their experience of adventure and their actions (decisions and deeds) at the moments of crisis.
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