Lord of the Rings Characterisation
Frodo Baggins
Samwise (Sam) Gamgee
Gandalf the Grey
Gollum
Bilbo Baggins
Meriadoc (Merry) Brandybuck
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
Strider
Otho Sack-Vile Baggins
Peregrin (Pippin) Took
Sauron
Tom Bombadil
Farmer Maggot
The Ringwraiths
The main protagonist of The Lord of the Rings, an exceptional character. Frodo is also a friend of the Elves, knowledgeable in their language and a lover of their songs.
The former gardener at Bag End and Frodo’s indomitable servant throughout his quest. Sam is not intelligent, but his common sense and powers of observation serve him well.
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The main antagonist of the book. He fervently desires the One Ring, which he created long ago and which holds a great part of his power
Sandyman
One of Hobbitons' miller
Also known as Black Riders. Nine minions of Sauron who ceaselessly search for the One Ring.
Gaffer Gamgee
Sam's Father
A young Hobbit from Buckland. He is very mature and unlike most hobbits, he is not afraid of water and boats
A relative of Bilbo who buys Bag End from Frodo when he leaves the Shire to go on his quest.
One of the five great Wizards in Middle-earth. He is wise, humorous, kind, and generous, though sometimes short-tempered.
A farmer who drives Frodo and friends to the Brandywine River ferry in his wagon. Farmer Maggot once caught Frodo stealing his mushrooms, so Frodo is afraid of him.
A.k.a Aragorn. He is a formidable warrior and tracker
The Ring corrupted him and transformed him into his current form, the creature called Gollum. Gollum maintained possession of the Ring until he lost in it in his caves in the Misty Mountains, where Bilbo recovered it.
Pippin is good-natured and a bit of a smart aleck.
A jovial, mysterious, and powerful being who dances around and sings songs in his small realm.
Bilbo is clever and loves a good joke or song.
Lobelia's husband
Lady Goldberry
Tom Bombadil's wife