Frodo

Frodo Baggins is a fictional hobbit and central figure in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. A resident of the Shire, he is Bilbo Baggins's nephew and heir to Bag End. In 3001 of the Third Age, he inherits the One Ring from Bilbo and with it becomes the bearer of a monumentally dangerous artifact. Frodo is characterized by his modesty, courage, and perseverance, traits that allow him to undertake a perilous journey far from the comforts of the Shire.

Compelled to depart with the Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo bears the Ring's corrupting influence while seeking to destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom. He is accompanied by his loyal companion Samwise Gamgee and a diverse fellowship that also includes Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Boromir. Across The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, Frodo resists the Ring's temptations and endures physical and psychological hardship. The Ring is ultimately destroyed in Mount Doom, ending Sauron's power.

After the War of the Ring, Frodo returns to the Shire but remains morally and physically scarred; he later sails to the Undying Lands with Gandalf, Bilbo, and others for healing. The journey cements his status as a central symbol of sacrifice and resilience in Tolkien's legendarium.

Frodo's portrayal in adaptations: In Peter Jackson's film trilogy (2001-2003), the role is portrayed by Elijah Wood. The character's inner struggle is a key focus, with his relationships with Sam and the burden of the Ring driving the plot. His influence on the story remains central in both literature and film, and he is widely considered one of fantasy literature's most enduring figures.