Tom Bombadil
Tom Bombadil is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium. He is associated with the Old Forest and is characterized by independence from the power of the One Ring.
Tom Bombadil is discussed in literary studies, fantasy literature analysis, and interpretations of enigma and narrative exception in Tolkien’s work.
Status
Tom Bombadil’s role is examined in relation to themes of autonomy, limits of power, and elements that fall outside conventional narrative hierarchies. Interpretations vary widely and place the character outside standard moral and political structures of Middle-earth.