Frodo Baggins

### **Fate**

Leaves Middle-Earth with his uncle Bilbo, Gandalf, Elrond (and Celeborn and Círdan in the books)

**Frodo Baggins** is a Tolkien character who is the main protagonist of *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. I and a minor character in *The Hobbit*. He is portrayed by Elijah Wood in the film adaptations of *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy (once again serving at the protagonist) and *The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey* (as a returning character in the series. Born to Primula Brandybuck and Drogo Baggins, Frodo was orphaned at a young age when Primula and Drogo were drowned in the Brandywine River As a twelve-year-old, Frodo was adopted by his mother's cousin, Bilbo Baggins. He grew up close with his cousins Meriadoc Brandybuck and Peregrin Took and became best friends with Samwise "Sam" Gamgee and often pretended to be Bilbo on his adventures with Thorin Oakenshield. He was later sent to Mordor and journey to the fires of Mount Doom and throw the One Ring into the fires from whence it came.

## Personality

Originally, Frodo used to be a care-free hobbit like most hobbits in the Shire, untouched by the evils of the world.

As a child, due to being raised by his uncle, Bilbo, Frodo used to have an immense imagination, and an adventurous side, often pretending to be his uncle on his adventure with Thorin Oakenshield. Frodo was quite friendly, caring very deeply for his friends and family. He cherished his relationships with Sam, Merry, Pippin, and Gandalf. Though he spent most of the trilogy separated from the original members of the Fellowship, Frodo laughed with joy and excitement when they were reunited again. It is also shown that Frodo was deeply saddened by the fall of Gandalf and immensely shocked by Boromir's death and expressed grief.

Being the eldest of the Hobbits, Frodo had been very careful and grows to have a sense of responsibility. For example, Frodo yelled for them to get off the road when he heard the Nazgûl coming down the road and made sure to use the alias, Mr. Underhill while they were in Bree. In another instance, when Frodo and his friends are staying at Weathertop, Frodo was also the only one of the four hobbits to yell at them to put the fire out, knowing full well it would lead the Nazgul to their location.

With the safety of Middle-earth on the edge, Frodo had a sense of Honor and decided to take the ring to Mordor in order to save every free race from Sauron. Frodo was compassionate, showing pity for Gollum, something his uncle, Bilbo had done sixty years prior and treated him with kindness, up to the point that Gollum nearly redeemed himself.

Sometimes, Frodo has exhibited some antagonistic sides to his character.

The ring corrupted Frodo nearly more than other characters. In first appearance, in the Fellowship of the Ring novel, Frodo grows mad states he knows nothing of the burden he carried. He also nearly killed said friend when they are trying to put the ring in front of a Nazgul soldier before returning from his senses. This makes Gollum use Frodo's and Sam's friendship against each other, manipulated Frodo into thinking Sam had taken what was left of their rations. Frodo later realizes his mistakes and regrets his decision. However, Sam is worried Frodo is becoming possessive over the Ring. This is most likely shown when he rescues him and Frodo demands for the Ring back calmly, causing Sam to grow scarcely. Frodo also declares the ring to be his and puts it on his finger. Frodo also thought of falling of the cliff to save the ring, but chose Sam over the Ring, breaking his possessive streak over the One Ring. However, it immensely caused him pain to have the Ring, as he wanted it gone

## possessive

* **Sting:** Gandalf found Sting in the troll horde and later gave it to Bilbo. When Frodo was setting off for Mordor, he received it from Bilbo to help him on his quest. It helped Frodo with warning that Orcs or Goblins nearby when it glowed blue.
* **Mithril Shirt:** Bilbo gave Frodo the Mithril shirt after ThoriN Oakenshield Gave it to Bilbo to protect him during the Battle of the Five Armies. It saved Frodo's life more than once.

## Trivia

* Jake Gyllenhaal and Dominic Monaghan originally auditioned for the role of Frodo.
	+ Dominic Monaghan instead got the role of Merry instead.
* Ian Holm who portrays Bilbo, also voiced Frodo in a radial series.
* Several changes were made to Frodo during the process of his character being written:
	+ He did not appear until the third draft of the first chapter, *A Long expected Party*.
	+ Frodo's original name was Bingo Baggins and he was originally Bilbo's son with Primula Brandybuck, Frodo's canonical mother. The name was later given to one of Frodo's great-uncle, Bungo Baggins' brother.
	+ In the fourth draft, when he was named Bingo Bolger-Baggins. While Primula was still his mother, his father's name was not Drogo Baggins but rather Rollo Bolger (whose name was given to Rollo Boffin, the son of Bilbo's great-aunt)
	+ Also Frodo's name was originally given to the hobbit that would become Peregrin Took.