The light of not facing the “power” of the ring alone
What is the ring that appears in "The Lord of the Rings"? Wealth and power...it may vary depending on the individual, but to put it simply, it can be said to be a symbol of "power."
The Nazgûl (Ring Ghosts), who became the minions of Hades King Sauron, were originally humans, but became enchanted by the Ring and became creatures. Both Boromir and the elf queen Galadriel (Cate Blanchett) almost lose their sense of self when faced with the ring. Even Frodo, who had a strong tolerance, had a mental breakdown towards the end. The Ring of Sauron is both sweet and brutal. And this is by no means a fantasy.
Although it is only fiction, we are all too familiar with the sight of people becoming obsessed with power and going crazy, both from knowledge and experience. From things you see and hear on your close friends and SNS, to historical facts. Even before ``The Lord of the Rings'' was created, and even to this day, there is no shortage of people who are obsessed with power (Tolkien himself was a veteran of war and probably had mixed feelings about it). In fact, the pursuit of power can be said to be the essence of human nature. Craving is a driving force that promotes evolution, but if consumed, it can become dictatorial.
For example, in the Internet society, we have a tool called a ``loudspeaker'' in our hands. Each could now criticize, attack, and slander others without censorship. Now that we have a weapon that can spread good deeds while also cornering individuals, that ring may be floating in front of each of us. This is just one example, but the ring that appears in ``The Lord of the Rings'' carries the danger of amplifying our darker desires. That is why this story has been engraved in people's hearts not only as a fairy tale, but also as a deeper lesson.
However, while ``The Lord of the Rings'' confronts this fear, it also finds hope in the even more precious ``friendship'' and ``self-sacrifice.'' The nine "traveling companions" are a bridge of peace that transcends race. There were certainly people who did not succumb to the ring's magical power and sacrificed their lives for the sake of the world and people. And that there were people who were moved by them and stood up. Darkness is always there, but at the same time there are also beings that try to resist it. That, too, is an irrefutable fact.
The word "Lord" in "The Lord of the Rings" refers to Lord, or "one who rules." Everyone who watches the movie knows that this is not just a reference to Sauron. Who will get the ring and how will they use it? Furthermore, how can we rely on and share with others without having to deal with it alone or monopolizing it? We work together as a team, not as individuals. The themes and answers posed by this series will continue to be talked about for years to come, along with the value of the movies.
A ``traveling companion'' will surely appear for those who go through a world of confusion.
We are not alone.
reference:
http://www.kogyotsushin.com/archives/alltime/
http://www.eiren.org/toukei/2002.html
https://www.afi.com/afis-10-top-10/
Text: SYO
Born in 1987. After The Graduate from Tokyo Gakugei University, he worked at a film magazine editorial production site and a film information site before becoming a film writer. Works on a wide range of topics including interviews, reviews, columns, event appearances, and recommendation comments. Contributed to ``CINEMORE'', ``FRIDAY Digital'', ``Fan's Voice'', ``Eiga.com'', etc. Twitter「 syocinema 」
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