Rings, Kings and Things - Villains

The video explores the evolution of villains from ancient myths to modern stories, focusing on characters like Morgan le Fey from King Arthur's legend and villains from The Lord of the Rings, including Gollum, Saruman, and Sauron. It highlights the differences between monsters and villains, emphasizing choice and moral complexity. The video also discusses the influence of King Arthur's legends on Tolkien's work and the unique characteristics of each villain in LOTR.

In modern myths, who typically takes the central role as the antagonist?

• Monsters

• Dragons

• Villains

• Heroes

What is Morgan le Fey's relationship to King Arthur?

• His daughter

• His wife

• His half-sister

• His mother

How does Morgan le Fey attempt to defeat King Arthur?

• By casting a spell on his knights

• By tricking Accolon into fighting him

• By poisoning his food

• By stealing his crown

What was Gollum's original name before he was corrupted by the ring?

• Déagol

• Bilbo

• Sméagol

• Frodo

What drives Gollum's obsession with the One Ring?

• Hatred for Frodo

• Love for the Shire

• Desire for power

• Fear of death

What distinguishes Saruman's choice of evil from Gollum's?

• Saruman is more powerful

• Saruman has more choice in his actions

• Saruman is a hobbit

• Saruman is a servant of Sauron

What is Saruman's primary crime against nature?

• Destroying the Shire

• Burning down forests

• Polluting rivers

• Killing animals

What is Sauron's ultimate goal in The Lord of the Rings?

• To find a new servant

• To become a hobbit

• To destroy the Shire

• To dominate Middle Earth

What is the only physical description of Sauron given by Tolkien?

• A fiery dragon

• A dark shadow

• A lidless red eye

• A giant monster

What happens if Sauron regains the One Ring?

• Middle Earth is doomed

• Sauron loses his power

• Sauron becomes mortal

• Middle Earth is saved