Frodo's adventure is not original. It follows a cookie-cutter character on his journey to save what he holds dear. In Frodo's case, he must protect the shire from devastation, and potentially all of Middle-earth, by throwing the ring into the fires of Mordor. This quest takes Frodo through a series of plot elements that famous Greek heroes followed, his mission to rid Middle-earth of menacing forces. Frodo's birth was not particularly strange, like those of most Greek heroes. He was not part divine and he was not in any way blessed. However, at a very young age, his parents drowned in the Brandywine River and Frodo joined the ranks of orphaned heroes. His initial opposition came from his "Tookish" nature, full of mischief and rowdiness, and his adoption by Bilbo Baggins. It is well known that Hobbits are peaceful people who oppose any adventure, meaning that the Baggins family was not entirely socially acceptable. Bilbo Baggins is the root of Frodo's adventures, posing as the Calling and the initial reason for the adventure. Frodo grew up listening to Bilbo's stories about the Lonely Mountain and wanted to embark on an adventure. Then, when Bilbo left the Shire for the last time, he inherited "The One Ring" (previously obtained by Bilbo through a complex and exciting adventure). In the story, a powerful wizard, Gandalf the Grey, and old friend of the Baggins, informs Frodo of the terrible identity of the Ring. “The One Ring” is Frodo’s great and terrible boon. This artifact was created in hopes of controlling the other rings of power that ruled the country. The Ring has many powers, including the ability to make all mortals invisible, destroy the minds of its holders, and control Ring-Wraiths. Gandalf sends Frodo to fly... middle of paper... the Shire if he doesn't succeed: enslaved hobbits and a burning house. By emerging victorious from his quest, he ensured the survival and peace of the Shire. However, Frodo's victory comes at a price. All the Hobbits return from Mordor, happy and ready to continue their peaceful Hobbit ways. For example, Sam marries his sweetheart and starts a family. Frodo, on the other hand, is forever scarred by the knowledge and sense of evil from the ring. Even though he left the ring and its power behind to melt into the lava of Mordor, Frodo leaves Middle-earth with the elves for other shores; because he is incapable of living in the world he saved. A little more ordinary and out of the plot, Frodo still fits easily into the formula of a universal hero. He faces enemies, guarded by allies, delves into his inner mind and emerges saving the world at unimaginable costs..