Characters In "The Fellowship of the Ring" Quiz

Answer:

Here are the characters that DO appear in "The Fellowship of the Ring":

Portrayed by Sean Bean, Boromir, the son of Denethor II, the ruling Steward of Gondor, and the older brother of Faramir is the heroic figure whose love for his people makes him vulnerable to the Ring's corruption. He argues that the Ring should not be destroyed, but instead be used as a weapon to defend Gondor. His complex story arc goes from his greatest failure in attempting to take the Ring from Frodo, to his heroic redemptive sacrifice.

An Elf Lord, Celeborn (played by Marton Csokas) is the husband of Lady Galadriel, and together they are the rulers of Lothlórien. His character in the film is reduced from what it was in the books, but in the film after the Fellowship escapes the Mines of Moria and arrive in Lothlórien, they are brought before Celeborn and Galadriel. Celeborn is mistrustful of them at first, especially of Gimli the Dwarf, due to the long-standing tension between Elves and Dwarves. But he accedes to Galadriel's welcoming of the company. He does offer them advice, Elven boats and Elven cloaks for their journey down the Great River Anduin as they continue their journey.

At the start of the film, Michael Elsworth plays Cirdan the Shipwright, depicted during Galadriel's opening monologue as one of the three original bearers of the Elven Rings of Power. He stands alongside the other male Elf, Gil-galad (portrayed by Mark Ferguson), holding a Ring of Power. The third holder is Galadriel herself. Círdan is the Lord of the Grey Havens and is a much more significant figure in the books by J. R. R. Tolkien than he is here in the movie. In the books, Cirdan was the lieutenant of Gil-galad during the War of the Last Alliance, but in the film, that rank of lieutenant was Elrond's instead. Gil-galad, in that opening prologue sequence, "The Last Alliance of Elves and Men," is depicted as a leader of the Elven forces fighting Sauron.

Everard Proudfoot is a minor hobbit character, portrayed by Noel Appleby, created for "The Lord of the Rings" film series, which is to say he is not a character that appeared in the books by J. R. R. Tolkien. In "The Fellowship of the Ring" he appears at Bilbo Baggins's Farewell Party near the beginning of the film. He's a grumpy sort who mostly keeps to himself and tends his garden. He also appears in the last film of the trilogy, greeting the four hobbits as they return from the journey.

Legolas, a Sindar Elf and prince of the Woodland Realm of Northern Mirkwood, is the son of King Thranduil, and is the only Elven member of the Fellowship. Portrayed by Orlando Bloom, Legolas is an uncannily masterful archer, and more serious-minded character than the Legolas of the book who was more light-hearted and would sing songs. When involved in battles the film shows off his acrobatics, and agility. The film retains the spirited rivalry he has with Gimli, the Dwarf, as both in the books and films they compete with each other seeing who racks up the most kills, building a strong camaraderie as they do so. Like Legolas being the only Fellowship member of his Elven kind, Gimli too, is the only member of his race of Dwarves. Portrayed by John Rhys-Davies, Gimli, the son of Glóin, is of the House of Durin, in the Lonely Mountain (Erebor). At the Council of Elrond, like Legolas did, Gimli also volunteers to join the Fellowship, as the representative of the Dwarves. Initially, Gimli distrusts the Elves of Lothlórien, but when he meets the Lady Galadriel, portrayed by Cate Blanchett), his heart softens. Who can blame him.

Director Peter Jackson cast New Zealand actress Sarah McLeod as Rosie Cotton, the sweet hobbit who works as a barmaid, and is the love interest of Samwise Gamgee. She's dancing in the film's birthday party scene near the start. She's dancing with some hobbits, when Sam spots her from across the Bilbo Baggins' 111th birthday party, where she is dancing with other hobbits outside in the large field. Sam spots her from a distance and is immediately attracted but is too shy to ask her to dance, until his friend nudges him to go ask her.

For me, Sam Gamgee feels like the heart and soul of "The Fellowship of the Ring" Sean Astin's portrayal of unwavering loyalty and comradeship and even bravery. After he is assigned the task of companion to the Ring-Bearer, Astin's Sam accepts the role honorably and performs above and beyond. He utterly wins us over, near the end of the film when the Fellowship falls apart and Sam's master decides to continue to Mordor alone, to spare his friends from the danger. He secretly sets out in an Elven boat from the shore of the River Anduin. However, Samwise has guessed that intention, and comes running to the water's edge seeing his friend/master drift away in the boat. Despite not knowing how to swim, Sam doesn't hesitate to go after him, wading in the water until it overcomes him. Seeing the trouble, the Ring-Bearer turns his boat around and grabs Sam's outstretched hand, pulling into the boat. Sam sputters and weeps in the boat, delivering the movie's most emotional line: "I made a promise, Mr. Frodo. A promise. 'Don't you leave him, Samwise Gamgee.' And I don't mean to. I don't mean to."

And now, here are the fictional characters who are not part of the "Lord of the Rings" movies at all:

Cinna: This is Lenny Kravitz's character in the film, "The Hunger Games". He is Katniss Evergreen's stylist.

Elric of Melniboné: The brooding albino emperor first appearing in Michael Moorcock's novella, "The Dreaming City" in 1961.

Eytukan: This is an Olo'eyktan clan leader chieftain character in the film "Avatar", portrayed by Wes Studi

Hagrid: Robbie Coltrane's character in the "Harry Potter" series of films, he is the Keeper of Keys and Grounds, Gamekeeper, Professor of Care of Magical Creatures.

Iorek: He is a Panserbjřrn, a race of armored polar bears who are master craftsmen and follow a strict code of honor in "The Golden Compass."

Pipkin: A small, timid rabbit, who looks to Hazel for protection and guidance, in "Watership Down", by Richard Adams.