Gimli, the warlike gnome from The Lord of the Rings, belongs to one of the oldest genera. He is a descendant of the Long Beards, who were the first inhabitants of Kazad-Duma. Gimli is the first direct relative of Durin and his descendant. He did not participate in the campaign of the gnomes to Erebor, since he was considered too young. At that time he was 62 years old.
Friendship start
After the return of the Lonely Mountain back to their rightful owners, the dwarves Gimli and his father settled in Erebor. At the beginning of the third era, the King near Mount ordered Gimli and his father Gloin to go to council in Rivendell. There Gimli was elected a member of the Fellowship of the Ring. The film “Lord of the Rings” (1 part) tells about the extraordinary and strong friendship of the gnome and the elf. Legolas - the son of the elven king Thranduil, at first treated Gimli with hostility and even militancy. But after dangerous and difficult trials passed by Gimli and Legolas in the dungeon of Moria, they began to be friendlier to each other. After the dwarf from The Lord of the Rings arrived in the kingdom of Lothlorien, he saw the unsurpassed beauty and nobility of the elven people. After that, Gimli and Legolas became inseparable friends, devoted to each other in all dangers and battles.
Sentimental gnome feelings
Gimli was the first dwarf clan to enter Lorien from the time of Darin. Forest mistress Galadriel presented Gimli with a strand of her golden hair, since the dwarf could not believe that he would no longer see his queen. The lock was a symbol of the eternal friendship of the Forest and the Mountains. The gnome always carried a strand with him and because of this received the nickname Lokon Keeper. The gnome from “The Lord of the Rings” only at first glance seems to be a brave and courageous warrior, not prone to romantic feelings. In fact, he is a sentimental nature, but carefully hides this behind a mask of impregnability and pride.
The Fellowship of the Ring
The film "Lord of the Rings" (1 part) was marked by the creation of the Brotherhood of the Ring. Under the leadership of the future King Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas helped the little hobbits deliver the ring to the terrifying Mordor. During the journey, the hobbits Merry and Pippin were stolen by the wizard Saruman, who sided with the evil side. The gnome and the elf went after their friend Aragorn on a difficult path to save their little comrades. Gimli bravely fought with orcs and trolls throughout the trilogy. The character of the brave gnome brought an interesting twist to the film. Many fans of Tolkien's books fell in love with Gimli's image. The dwarf participated in all important battles and battles, helping his comrades. Side by side, he fought with an elf and a man and remained faithful to his friends in any situation, overcoming the fear of the unknown. Thanks to his courage and nobility, Gimli was awarded the title of Friend of the Elves, which no dwarf had previously received.
End of war
After the end of the Battle of the Ring and the final destruction of the spirit of Sauron, Gimli began to rule in the White Mountains. But friendly feelings still prevailed. Since the Dwarves are not so long-lived as the Elves, and Gimli did not want to part with his closest comrade Legolas, he decided to sail with him to Valinor, to the West. And, of course, the dwarf from The Lord of the Rings remembered the mistress Galadriel, who also went to the western lands. After the death of Emperor Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas sailed overseas. Later they were joined by other members of the Fellowship of the Ring.
Who played the role of Gimli?
He played the role of the gnome in the film John Rhys Davis. The Lord of the Rings is now simply impossible to imagine without this ingenious actor. Interestingly, when John received an offer for this role, he wanted to refuse. Convinced his son Benjamin. And John Rhys Davis now thanks his son for not letting him miss such a chance. The gnome from The Lord of the Rings turned out to be an unforgettable character with the actor. But playing it, according to John, was very difficult. Many layers of makeup, heavy armor, and even such a small stature. In some scenes, the actor had to kneel for a long time in order to correspond to the intended frame. A lot of effort and work has been put into this role. Fans of The Lord of the Rings call Gimli not only a brave and courageous gnome, but also a "real man." It was this impression that the actor John Rhys Davis managed to leave to the fans. He showed that a person can change, become better, or even sacrifice himself for the sake of loved ones and friends.
Most importantly, friendship and devotion.
The embodiment of selflessness and devotion is the image of Gimli. The Lord of the Rings is impossible to imagine without this little gnome. The line of friendship between two warring representatives of different nations shows the audience that there is always the possibility of reconciliation and compromise. Gimli and Legolas, who did not find love in their lives, were able to survive all the hardships, relying on strong friendships.