The Races of Middle-Earth for Beginners

For latecomers to the world of Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, here is a legend to the key players.
The Races of Middle-Earth for Beginners
To Tolkien, the machine represents a means to attain power over others. His orcs – deformed and ugly creatures, whose hands are sometimes replaced with weapons – embody this lust for power. Mark Pokorny/ Warner Bros. and MGM Pictures
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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For latecomers to the world of Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, here is a legend to the key players.

The Free Races

“Free” generally means not under the dominion of the dark lord Sauron. It also indicates a higher stature of morality.

Dwarves

Short, barrel-chested, scary-strong, and long of beard, dwarves love mountains and caves. Their kingdoms were the Lonely Mountain and the Mines of Moria (Khazad-dum). They build and create with precious metals and gemstones. They are aggressive, supremely stubborn, and fierce in battle.

(Courtesy of Warner Bros./ New Line Cinema)
Courtesy of Warner Bros./ New Line Cinema
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
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