Articles for tag: Gandalf, Log

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Swedish Log Candles Burn like Magic

On a recent trip to Sweden, I encountered a new way to use my chainsaw on short logs that is really astounding. At a Swedish style Barbeque, I noticed some logs turned on end lined up by the driveway. Upon closer inspection I found that they had been cut with a chainsaw to enhance burning ...

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Review of the ‘Hobbit’ by JRR Tolkien

“Being a Hobbit came easy to Bilbo; with his furry feet, his hole in the side of the hill in Hobbiton, and his propensity to like more than one breakfast, Bilbo was a model hobbit. He was gentle and perhaps a little staid, and was devoutly inclined to live his life merrily and without too ...

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A Hobbit’s Journey: The Change of Bilbo Baggins in Tolkien’s the Hobbit

J.R.R Tolkien’s, The Hobbit is a wonderful fantasy novel filled with magical creatures such as hobbits, wizards, elves, dwarves, trolls, as well as many other mythical creatures. Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit, is the reluctant hero of the story. Throughout his many adventures, he is torn between his desire for security and comfort, and his desire ...

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Summary and Review of ‘The Hobbit’

The Hobbit Author: J.R.R. Tolkien Review and Background of The Hobbit The Hobbit is a classic fantasy novel that was intended for children, but can be loved today by kids and adults alike. J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit is the prequel to the popular Lord of the Rings Trilogy (which has been made into popular feature ...

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Add Depth to Your Villains: Sauron and Saruman as an Example

A lot is overlooked by Lord of the Rings fans who see the films as their first chance to see the hack and slash of Orcs and Trolls up-close. Perhaps chief among this is the literary device used through Sauron and Saruman. Seen by many as simple villains of typical “evil darkness” who wish to ...

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Characters in Short Stories: A Breakdown of Character Types

Character: 1. A person who is portrayed in an artistic piece such as a novel or short story. 2. The combination of qualities and/or attributes that distinguishes one person, group or category from the rest. Types of Characters: Round Character: A character who is very detailed and the reader is able to see and visualize ...