Some unsung heroes of The Lord of the Rings played crucial roles in the success of the Fellowship's quest. Characters like Fredegar "Fatty" Bolger and Farmer Maggot made significant contributions ...

The Battle of the Five Armies included an endearing plot thread involving Bilbo Baggins that was absent from the novel.

When it comes to the hero's journey, few characters illustrate the refusal of the call as well as Bilbo Baggins, who would much prefer his armchair and a cup of tea to fighting vicious goblins and a ...