Part 1 of Essay
I. Setting: The whole story takes place in the Land of Middle Earth, in a time not specified because it's a fantasy setting, but compared to human time it must have been the Middle Ages. Influence of the setting on the story: The setting plays a major role in the development of the story. If if wasn't for the setting, th ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... nearby. This is important because afterwards, Gandalf obtains the sword that killed the Goblin King. These weapons are the ticket for freedom in many perilous situations presented in the story. Finally, this is also where the story ends. b) The Valley of the Elves - although in this place, their main reason for staying was to resupply on provitions, they also obtained information that helped them later on their journey. c) Misty Mountains - the Misty Mountains is where the action really begins. The first ....