Paper Topic?

[Gwathagor]

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Well there are the obvious paralels with the Silmarils and their links with the elements Water, Air, and Fire, and the particular skills of their owners, you might want to make reference also to the Elessar since that was also made by Celebrimbor. That is just off the top of my head but your topic touches on something I am currently researching for myself so I will PM you if anything strikes me as I proceed with that.

The connections between the Rings and their Bearers, and the consequent roles that their Bearers play in LotR I think should feature prominently in the paper, since the point is to relate the Rings to the story of LotR, and not just write about the mechanics of Middle-earth. In other words, I can't get too nerdy.

I am assuming that there is evidence in LotR of the power of Three Rings at work. My job is to find it, and then use it to demonstrate why the Rings and their Bearers are important are significant as part of the story, not just as figures.

Some examples of the power of the Rings that have occurred to me are as follows:
-Galadriel uses Nenya to construct/preserve Lothlorien. This is an example of the quality of making.
-Elrond is referred to as the greatest healer in Middle-earth, an ability no doubt due in large part to his Ring.
-Gandalf specializes in fire, and bears the Ring of Fire.
-The power that Elrond is described as having over the valley of Rivendell is another example.
-All three Bearers are very wise and form the core of the White Council. I think this shows the power of the Rings for understanding.
-Elrond seems to have intuited Aragorn's wish when he summoned the Dunedain and sent them to Aragorn's aid. I can't remember whether Galadriel was involved in that, but could this kind of farseeing perception be another effect of the Ring?
-Hmmm...Galadriel's Mirror is made of water and Nenya is the Ring of Water, sooo maybe there's a connection?

I am sure there are others that I am missing.

It might be a good idea to contrast the role that the Three Rings play in the story with the other Rings - the Nine, and maybe the One as well.