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Tolkien hated Shakespeare but found inspiration in Macbeth for Lord of the Rings, improving on the Bard's storytelling. Macbeth influenced Ents in Isengard march and Witch-king's fate, paralleling prophecies and climactic battles in Lotr. King Lear also inspired Tolkien in Lotr, with Eowyn's fight similarly echoing Lear and other language allusions in the trilogy.

Two literary titans of their time, William Shakespeare and J.R.R. Tolkien, continue to rank among the all-time most celebrated authors. Yet, despite being influenced by the world's greatest playwright, Tolkien's well-documented dislike of Shakespeare has led to a fascinating relationship between the two and their work. Tolkien's criticism of Shakespeare derives from Macbeth's representation of elves, which The Hobbit author poked fun at in The Lord of the Rings.

As Lord of the Rings fans continue to mourn the recent passing of Bernard Hill, who portrayed King Theoden of Rohan in the Oscar-winning trilogy,...

Gandalf's transformation into Gandalf the White changes the fate of Middle-earth, as his new form is more powerful and capable than his former self. If Gandalf had remained Gandalf the Grey, Sauron might have won the war against Middle-earth, as Gandalf the White plays a vital role in defeating Saruman and freeing King Theoden. Gandalf's transformation happens because it serves a greater purpose in the story. He is sent by the deity Eru to save Middle-earth when they need it most, offering hope to the people in their darkest moments.

Gandalf plays a crucial role in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movies, just as he does in J.R.R. Tolkien's books, and his transformation into Gandalf the White changes the fate of Middle-earth. The Fellowship of the Ring introduces Gandalf as a kindly and powerful wizard who is a longtime friend of Bilbo Baggins. This is...