The Lord of the Rings · Character
Nick Cotton
Also known as Nick
- Minor
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 18
Nick carries himself with the quick, earnest energy of a young Hobbit used to the working fields. The axe in his hands gives his youthful presence an unexpected gravity, hinting at a courage that is still taking shape.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- young
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 18
- Books
- 1
Nick Cotton is one of Farmer Cotton's three lads, a young Hobbit who appears among the family in the Shire. He carries an axe as the people of Bywater prepare to defend their home, bringing youthful resolve into a struggle led by ordinary neighbors. His role is brief, but he stands as part of the family's shared courage and the Shire's determination to recover its freedom.
Description
Nick is described as a young Hobbit lad, one of Farmer Cotton's three sons. The text gives no details of his build, complexion, hair, eyes, or face, nor does it specify the color or cut of his clothes. He is seen carrying an axe, a practical tool that lends his youthful figure an alert, purposeful air.
Story so far
BOOK 3The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
Appearances
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