Epic

Lord of the Rings

Titanic

Epic Hero

Lord of the Rings

Frodo Pure Non selfish Sees the best in

others

Titanic

Jack Full of hope Love Adventure Selfless

Sub Hero - Lord of the Rings

Aragorn- Leader SelflessMerri / Pippin- Went against their

normSam- Loyalty

Sub-Hero- Titanic

Rose- Went against family Went against

society Went against

marriageMolly Brown- Taught Jack

Quest

Lord of the Rings- To destroy the ring

Titanic- To make it to America

Vast Distance- Lord of the Rings

Middle EarthThe Shire- Home of the HobbitsRivendale- Home of the ElvesMoria- Where the Fiery Eye isGondor- Home of the menSarauman- Where the Wizards are

from

Vast Distance- Titanic

From England Across the Atlantic

Ocean To America

Valor - Lord of the Rings

Ring Wraiths Orcs Trolls Gollum The Ring

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Valor- Titanic

Against odds Against society Against family Ice berg Survival

Guides

Lord of the Rings- Sam Wise Gollum Gandalf Aragorn

Titanic- Molly Brown Thomas Andrew

Technology / Supernatural

Lord of the Rings- Gandalf- Wizard Elven Support Sauramon- Home of

the Wizards

Titanic- Luxury Size

In Media Res

Lord of the Rings-

Back story on Gollum

Aragorn’s past The Ring’s History

Titanic-

Whole story Rose’s story

Theme / Message

Lord of the Rings- Stay true to self Sacrifice for the

greater good

Titanic- If you love someone

let them go Be true to self

Conflicts

Lord of the Rings- Giving into the ring All Battles

Titanic- Cal Society Death Starting over

Contrasts

Lord of the Rings- The shire / Moria Aragorn / Frodo

Titanic- Luxury boat /

sinking boat Rose / Jack

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Foreshadow

Lord of the Rings- Gollum’s story Bilbo’s changes

Titanic- The Unsinkable

Ship Conversation of the

lifeboats

Lord of the Ring / Titanic

I would definitely recommend both of these movies to anyone. One is a wonderful love story. The other a grabbing adventure.