| Title: | Valuing Cheer and Song Above Hoarded Gold |
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| Authors: | ID Zabukovšek, Nik (Author)
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| Files: |  MAG_Zabukovsek_Nik_2020.pdf (1,18 MB)
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PID: 20.500.12556/dkum/674f8b63-4a23-4682-944e-c12a6e0630fb
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Master's thesis/paper |
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| Typology: | 2.09 - Master's Thesis |
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| Organization: | FF - Faculty of Arts
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| Abstract: | In this thesis, I compare two stories by J. R. R. Tolkien: The Hobbit and Farmer Giles of Ham. I first provide a short theoretical background – a biography of the author, a definition of the fantasy genre, short summaries of the two works and their respective publication histories. In doing so, I provide the context for the works being as they are.
In the second part, I undertake an analysis and comparison of certain important elements that are common to both works. Among these are the Protagonist, Dragon, the protagonist’s sword, the Sage and the setting. Further, I analyse some of the more salient motifs present in both works: an underestimated protagonist, cursed dragon-treasure, warrior culture and personal courage, and the concept of ofermod.
In the last chapter, I undertake an in-depth look into the humour present in Farmer Giles of Ham. The story originated as a children’s tale, yet eventually developed into a work containing many instances of sophisticated philological, as well as low-brow humour. Here I endeavour to highlight Tolkien’s keen wit, rarely expressed in his Middle-earth works. |
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| Keywords: | Tolkien, The Hobbit, Farmer Giles of Ham, fantasy |
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| Place of publishing: | Maribor |
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| Publisher: | [N. Zabukovšek] |
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| Year of publishing: | 2020 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-77256 |
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| UDC: | 821.111-93-312.9(043.2) |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 31019011 |
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| NUK URN: | URN:SI:UM:DK:US2QBZH5 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 07.10.2020 |
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| Views: | 943 |
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| Categories: | FF
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