It seems like you have some good points but you are leaving out the shippey article and talking more about just comparing. Make sure you follow what the question asks and you should be fine Donald Turner September 18, 2008, at 04:20 PM
I like the point about the development or lack there of, of Merry and Pippin. It’s a very interesting point and I know I certainly didn’t think about it. It would be interesting to speculate on if the characters would have been viewed had this scene been included or if they would be viewed the same since I do believe that the audience does get the grasp of the abilities of both Merry and Pippin. There are scenes where we can see how they have grown and matured. Brittany Thrun ? September 17, 2008, at 11:51 PM
You definitely have good points and elaborating shouldn’t be difficult. I would include with your description of Gollum how the ring really corrupted him, reminding the audience how the ring is evil and needs to be destroyed. Eligh Hanning?
Once again just detail and develop. Even though your draft is short you still have a few good points. Jenelle Jones
I really like this outline. You have good, specific ideas to address. I have said on other’s pages that I think the ending was crucial to fulfill the inevitably “pleasing” ending that viewers think all movies should have. I am in complete agreement with your views on Gollum in the film. I am glad that you are showing your view of the hero in your paper too. It is an opinion that should be included because it still is debated among LOTR fans! Good job! Keilah Bradley September 16, 2008, at 05:55 PM]]
Revised Rough Draft of Shippey Paper
Peter Jackson failed to include the Scouring of the Shire scene in his film which is crucial to the development and progression of the Shire and its hobbits. The Battle of Bywater is pivotal in displaying the leadership and combat abilities of Merry and Pippin. This also displays the honor and respect with which Merry and Pippin receive. This scene also demonstrates that the hobbit’s beliefs and world views must change. Previous to the scouring, hobbits generally believed that if they kept to themselves and minded their own business that no harm would come to them. This belief was obviously debunked by the arrival of Saruman and his reign of terror.
Peter Jackson ingeniously portrayed Gollum in a way that made the audience empathize with him. For viewers who had not read the books prior to watching the films, this portrayal of Gollum is crucial. Throughout the book one feels a sense of compassion and understanding for Gollum that is necessary for the film viewer to experience as well.
Peter Jackson was effectively able to overcome the overall disconnectedness of the books by allowing scenes to flow in a more natural timeline. Also, allowing major events to take place within the timeline as opposed to showing them as flashbacks or retellings allows for an overall improved presentation.
Peter Jackson’s decision on the final ending must have been a difficult one for him. Trying to remain loyal to the fans of the books and yet appeal to the large visual audience are, I’m sure, only some of the difficulties he must have experienced.
Peter Jackson was successfully able to portray Samwise Gamgee as the true hero of the film while not displaying him as the main character.
Peter Jackson did well with bringing new excitement and interest to old characters (characters who were introduced in the Fellowship of the Ring).
Steven Wilser? September 10, 2008, at 10:53 PM
