LOTR: What Is The Last Homely House?

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The word ‘home’ means a different thing to everyone, whether it’s a house from the past that is reminiscent of childhood, a country that is dearly missed when out in the world traveling, or whether it resides in the people that are loved, the family and friends that always call back to each other whenever they are parted. ‘Home’ is one of the most important themes in Tolkien’s books, and is the heart that drives Bilbo Baggins to help the dwarves reclaim their lost kingdom of Erebor. It is the motivation that keeps Sam Gamgee going, getting back up on his feet each time he is knocked down. It is what Frodo finds within his loyal companion, who reminds him of home when he needs it the most. Home is a place of stability when everything around is full of turmoil and doubt.

Tolkien himself lived through an unstable time in the world, where countries were at war with one another and young soldiers were made to leave their families to go off to battle, and often never return home. The thought of the people that he was leaving behind, is what got him through the darkest days. He believed that all people should have a safe haven, a sanctuary where they could run when threatened, a place where they could gain strength and courage before a long battle or journey. Thus, in his works, he created the Last Homely House East of the Sea.

LOTR: Every Place That The One Ring Has Ever Been Ended In Ruin And Despair

Those who have read the Lord of the Rings books will know that the elves have had a particular longing for the sea, ever since the time before Middle Earth was made. They know that when their time in the world is over and they begin to wane, they must cross back over the sea and head to Valinor, the Undying Lands. Over the years