The Lord of the Rings, three books set in the Middle-earth universe created by JRR Tolkien, was adapted to the cinema as a three-film series in Turkish by Lord of the Rings legend Peter Jackson. Even if there are those who like the books and the movies separately, the story is common, albeit with minor differences; Frodo Baggins became the ring bearer and embarked on a journey to destroy the ring at the cost of his life to save Middle-earth.
Of course, the legend of Middle-earth is not a simple universe to be told in a few lines, but in this article, we will focus on the character of Frodo Baggins, which is a small part of it. Only those who watched the movie know the character played by the young actor Elijah Wood, but in fact, we see a slightly different character in the books. If you’re not a die-hard fan, let’s take a closer look at some of the first-to-be-hearing facts about Frodo Baggins.
Interesting facts about the hobbit Frodo Baggins, the ring bearer of Middle-earth:
- Frodo is Bilbo’s cousin.
- In fact, he has a much stronger character.
- Emotionally sound.
- Tom Bombadil and Frodo love each other very much.
- The relationship between Frodo and the ring is slightly different in the book.
- In fact, he doesn’t look the age of Gollum.
- Joining the ring, Frodo gains divine powers.
- Frodo’s friend who changed his destiny is not told in the movie.
- Sam and Frodo are not actually friends.
- Frodo and his friends return to a destroyed Shire.
Frodo is Bilbo’s cousin:
Bilbo Baggins, whom we saw as the first ring bearer and whose story we watched in The Hobbit series, is shown as Frodo’s uncle in the movies. In the books, Frodo is the orphaned son of Bilbo’s cousin, and thus they are considered second cousins. He still looks like his uncle, albeit in the slightest.
In fact, he has a much stronger character:
Let’s face it, Frodo, whom we see in movies, is a bit of a limp type. He is constantly getting himself into trouble in some way and those around him need to save him. Even Sam seems to have stayed with her just to protect her. But the Frodo Baggins described in the book is a much stronger figure. For example, while being pursued by the Black Riders, he did not wait to be rescued by someone and told them, “Go back where you came from and never follow me again!” he shouted.
Emotionally sound:
Frodo Baggins, who we always see as a bit tearful and timid in the Lord of the Rings movies, is actually described as a much more upright figure in the books. He somewhat reluctantly agreed to take the Ring to Mordor, but still acted very casually and professionally. For example, when he thought that Gandalf had been killed by the Balrog, he never cried and did not grieve for a long time, and he continued to move towards his goal by acting with a sense of duty.
Tom Bombadil and Frodo love each other very much:
Even if we do not see it in the Lord of the Rings movies, one of the ancient wizards described in the books is Tom Bombadil. Tom Bombadil, a powerful sorcerer who rules the jungle and living things, is one of the few characters unaffected by the ring. In the book, Frodo and the hobbits cross paths with Tom Bombadil on their way out of the Old Forest. He stays at his house, meets his wife, and they become friends. It was Tom Bombadil who told the hobbits about the road ahead.
The relationship between Frodo and the ring is slightly different in the book:
Frodo Baggins, which we watched, is a character who always has trouble with the ring. He used it when he needed it, allowing it to exhaust himself, and even bonding with Sam to the point of getting into big fights. Frodo, who is described in the book, approaches the ring much more consciously. He knew of its demonic power and carried it as an important relic that he had to be careful with. Since Sam was of the same mind, the duo set out as a good team.
In fact, he does not look at Gollum’s eyes:
You know the story; The hobbit Smeagol is transformed into Gollum for the sake of the love of the ring. Frodo, whom we see in the Lord of the Rings movies, sympathizes with Gollum and, moreover, does impulsive things, manipulated by his sweet words. In the book, however, there is a sympathetic relationship between Frodo and Gollum, but in fact Frodo is a much more intelligent character than Gollum. Regardless of his sweet words or his treacherous plans, he is always one step ahead.
Joining the ring, Frodo gains divine powers:
Frodo Baggins, whom we watch, struggles with the ring along the way and is exhausted by constantly trying to avoid falling under its demonic influence. In the books, however, the relationship between Frodo and the ring is slightly different. For example, from the moment he begins to carry the ring, Frodo gains a divine power, albeit limited, to see the future. So he realizes that Gollum is deceiving him and Sam, but turns a blind eye as Gollum is the only one who will lead them to Mordor.
Frodo’s destined friend is not told in the movie:
In the movie, Frodo Baggins takes the ring and sets off with Samwise Gamgee from the village of the Shire, and continues on his way by encountering Meriadoc Brandybuck i.e. Merry and Peregrin Took i.e. Pippin. But there is another hobbit friend in the book, Fatty Bolger. In the book, Fatty Bolger is left behind as she sets out with her three friends. In fact, his mission is much more important. Because the Black Riders are after Frodo Baggins. Fatty Bolger stays behind, making outsiders still think Frodo is at home. Without Fatty Bolger, maybe our characters wouldn’t even have reached the Leaping Pony Inn.
Sam and Frodo are not actually friends:
We see an admirable friendship between Sam and Frodo, whom we watch in the Lord of the Rings movies. But when we look at the books, Sam and Frodo are actually in a servant-master relationship rather than a friendship. Sam is Frodo’s gardener. The reason he goes out with him is for things like carrying things and cooking. The relationship between them always proceeds in a respectful manner in the book. Do not think like a slave, but it can be defined as the loyalty of a servant to a noble gentleman.
Frodo and his friends return to a destroyed Shire:
The Return of the King, the final book in the Lord of the Rings series, has a final chapter called The Scouring of the Shire. In this episode, which was not added to the film by Peter Jackson, it is told that the Shire, like most of Middle-earth, was burned to the ground. When Frodo Baggins and his three hobbit friends return to the village, they come across such a place. They even fight the gangs under the influence of Saruman and become heroes in the true sense of the word.
We talked about some facts that are not told in the movies about the ring bearer Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings. Of course, like the entire Middle-earth universe, Frodo is a character that will be told at length, but at least knowing these small details, you may want to watch the movies again.
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