“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” (William Shakespeare) The relevance of this quote to The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is that the title character, Bilbo Baggins is living his life without any particular advantages or ambitions, when suddenly he is presented with an opportunity to achieve greatness. Bilbo was perfectly content with his predictable routine, primarily consisting of good meals, relaxation, reading, and smoking his pipe. Nevertheless, a mentor figure, the wizard Gandalf along with thirteen dwarves are able to convince Bilbo to leave his comfort zone and embark on an unpredictable, unexpected journey. While the reader is following his journey we see that Bilbo and his traveling companions are faced with a multitude of obstacles. Throughout the quest, Bilbo plays the role of a burglar and his inner heroism and strength break through. Some of the literary …show more content…
Body 3-Symbols “Start with quote” A major turning point in the novel is when Bilbo kills a gigantic spider with the sword that Gandalf granted him. This point is symbolic because Bilbo names his sword “sting” and it is symbolizing Bilbo’s bravery, and the heroism that starts to become apparent in Bilbo.
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Ultimately, the literary elements present in the Hobbit help convey the fascinating and entertaining book the Hobbit becomes. Throughout Bilbo Baggins journey, he overcomes the many challenges thrown at him. Also, he becomes more courageous, adventurous, and even more understanding of the world outside of his Hobbit hole. ……...cont
Possible Quotes
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoards of gold it would be a merrier world.” -J.RR tolkien
“Home is behind, the world is ahead.”