Who is Who?
A wizard who helps and guides.
Gandalf
They are small, peaceful, and love food.
Hobbits
Gandalf
Hero – he helps people
He is small
He has the Ring
Frodo
“Elves prefer fighting to knowledge.”
They prefer peace and knowledge
A loyal friend who never leaves Frodo.
Sam
They are immortal and love art and music.
Elves
Sauron
Villain – wants control
He is strong
He uses an axe
Gimli
“Hobbits are natural warriors.”
Hobbits avoid war / are peaceful
A future king and strong leader.
Aragorn
They are strong, live in mountains, and love gold.
Dwarves
Sam
Hero – loyal and brave
He is an elf
He is fast and precise
Legolas
“Men have no control over their future.”
Men have free will
He is not human, and he is better than others in speed and vision.
Legolas
This group shows what happens when power controls people completely.
Nazgûl
This character was good, but power changed him.
Villain – Saruman
He represents corruption and inner conflict.
Gollum
“The Ring gives power without consequences.”
The Ring corrupts people
He is a hero, but his ambition creates a problem.
Boromir
This race represents nature and only acts when necessary.
Ents
This character is not completely evil, but is controlled by something.
Villain – Gollum
He represents loyalty more than intelligence.
Sam
Nazgûl are free and independent.
Nazgûl are controlled by Sauron.