Monomyth - Frodo Baggins

Frodo Baggins. The friendly hobbit, the savior of Middle-earth. He had many stages that correlate perfectly with the monomyth structure. He was an ordinary hobbit living in the Shire until his uncle Bilbo Baggins left him a magical ring. It was this one ring that led to his most significant journey and that would decide the fate of Middle-earth and all who dwell in it. Frodo embarked on his journey, from his birthplace with the aid of eight companions that are his "helpers" as the monomyth describes. On their journey Frodo is given the Star of Elendil, which contains the light of a star; could be considered his form of the elixir. He is given a mithril vest from his uncle which can relate to the amulet a hero is given for protection. Mithril is the hardest substance known in Middle-earth therefore it is the most protective form of gear imaginable. On Frodo's adventure he and Samwise (his fellow companion) are separated from the rest of the fellowship and alone are subject to many trials that test their courage and friendship as well. They gain an deceitful guide who betrays them while leading them to Mordor. When Frodo, Sam and Golem (the guide) enter Cirith Ungol and later Mordor, it is a definite crossing of threshold into a much darker atmosphere. Finally once Sam and Frodo dispose of the ring in the fiery pits of Mount Doom, his fellow companions are battling all of the evil in Mordor at the entrance called the Black Gate. This is very much the final battle/climax in Middle-earth. Evil is destroyed and Frodo and all of his friends are on their journeys to return home. Even once Frodo gets back to his familiar Shire he leaves Middle-earth for Valinor, the undying lands of the elves. This is almost a second call to adventure and birth/home because of the trip to an unknown land. Frodo embarks on the journey of a lifetime and during which he passed each and every monomyth stage at one point.