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There and Back Again: The Journey of Samwise Gamgee as the Child of Fantasy

Panel: 
Children's Literature
Abstract: 

Samwise Gamgee’s journey from childhood to adulthood throughout J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy positions him as the true ‘child of fantasy,’ who—intrigued by the wonders of fairies and elves—constructs his adult identity via a fantasy world.

Presenter Information
First Name: 
Lauren
Last Name: 
Bond
Institution: 
California State University, Fullerton