Comparing Intelligence In Succeed, Accomplish, And Knowledge

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The difference between strength and intelligence is strength means to be strong and intelligence means the ability to acquire different skills. In the novel intelligence is most important because you need to have plenty of knowledge to succeed and accomplish things just like Bilbo did in the story. The 3 reasons I chose were Succeed ,Accomplish, and Knowledge

Succeed because in the story it states that a couple of trolls appeared at his front door and asked him if he wanted to go on a treasure hunt. Bilbo didn't even know or see these people before. But instead of saying no, he decided to go and tag along. He succeeded in making new friends.

Accomplished because Bilbo went up to the light they saw at first he was frightened and didn't

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