The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: More than just an action packed exciting story; Tolkien had a greater message in his works .
J.R.R. Tolkien is demonstrating effective ways for ordinary citizens in our world today to accomplish goals that almost seem impossible. By greatly emphasizing the importance of teamwork, individual strengths, and the will power to overcome setbacks, Tolkien is expressing to his readers what we must do to stand up to terrorism and continue being the leader in world affairs.
The Fellowship understands the power of the ring and realize they have to work together as a team to bring the ring back to Mordor to get it destroyed. Since no single person is strong or smart enough to bring the ring back to Mordor on their own, a team is essential. A team is important for this mission because if one member of the team can no longer perform his role, the rest of the team can still go on. For example, the great warrior Boromir was killed, but the Fellowship could still rely on Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli to protect them on their journey. The same concept applies today; the United States cannot destroy terrorism in the world on our own. We have to get other countries to help fight with us. From President Bush's persuasion, Great Britain sent troops and supplies to Iraq. France is providing money to help reconstruct Afghanistan, and less powerful countries like Morocco, Indonesia, and the Philippines have vowed to choke off terrorist financing. As the United States fights terrorism now, our supporters continue to grow as they see the triumph of good over evil.
Each member of the Fellowship has their own individual strength that they contribute to the team in order to make it successful. The Fellowship realizes each others weaknesses and rely on each others strengths to reach a common goal. Frodo was allowed to actually hold the ring because the Fellowship realized that Hobbits are not seeking power and glory but that they desire a peaceful life back at their home, the shire.
