Jrr Tolkien - the Analysis of a Mind's Masterpiece

The conclusion of The Great War brought about a new opportunity for the writing of epic novels. J.R.R. Tolkien used the wars and his experiences to form a basis and common theme in his books The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Tolkien uses vivid imagery, epic conflict, and a uniting theme to portray a world he created so that the reader may realize that the contrasting races of "Middle Earth" come together for the sake of survival and existence.

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892 in Bloemfontien, South Africa to Mabel and Arthur Reuel Tolkien. His mother and father moved to South Africa a few months before he was born. They were seeking business opportunities and they were too good to pass up. Tolkien, his mother, and his brother, Hilary, moved back to England in 1895 leaving Arthur in South Africa. Mabel thought the weather in England was better for the childrens' health. Soon after their departure, Arthur had a brain hemorrhage and died. The only vivid memory Tolkien has of South Africa is a run in with a big, hairy spider. The time he spent in South Africa only added to his unique life.

He was raised in a small, brick cottage in Sarehole, near the city of Birmingham. His mother homeschooled J.R.R. and Hilary until they were old enough to try for admission into Kind Edward's School. At age 7, he was old enough to take the entrance exam and fail, but the following year he retook the exam and passed. Soon after, his mother could not afford the school anymore and disliked the church associated with King Edward's School so