A hobbit is short all most or you can say half the size of a human. There also hairy and have very big feet. They never wear shoes because there feet grow. Took side is wealthy, lives in a hobbit hole, they also go on many adventures. On the Took side one of them must have taken a fairy wife.…
Intro “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.…
A dragon named Smaug had robbed it a killed his grandfather and is currently guarding the mountains. Gandalf then volunteered confused Bilbo Baggins as the burglar for their expedition. The took inside of him…
When they walk in the tunnels the ring slips off and he explains how he made it out of the mountain. When the sun starts to set the goblins start to come out. Then Gandalf, Bilbo and the dwarves hear the wolves howling. They weren’t wolves, they are wargs but they are wolf like. They quickly warn the goblins about situations.…
People often refuse to help their neighbor because of their narcissistic apathy and consequently make the world an unpleasant place. Yet, in every generation exists a human, or hobbit, willing to face their own personal discomfort, correct their shyness and immaturity, and serve others to make the world a virtuous place. Bilbo Baggins grows into this role by helping his friends regain their home from the clutches of an evil dragon named Smaug. In The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien proves Bilbo undergoes a maturation through his new ability to assert himself in a group setting, his rejection of material goods, and his acquisition of self-confidence as the journey progresses, which proves the novel demonstrates an example of a bildungsroman. Bilbo gains a new ability throughout the journey to…
The Hobbit, written by J. R. R. Tolkien, and the movie Willow share many fierce similarities between their unique characters and designs. The Hobbit carries the reader away on a magical adventure with a hobbit named Bilbo and his friends. Willow, however, shares many aspects of that theme as a small creature named Willow partakes in an adventure to save the infant princess Elora from the dangerous fate Queen Bavmorda has sealed upon her. Both of these stories entertain the audience as the main character discovers new friends and becomes the hero they never knew they could be. Each story has one central antagonist that only wishes for their demise.…
All narratives refer to the art of storytelling, a sequence that is followed known as the Hero’s Journey. An example of a narrative that exhibits the Hero’s Journey is The Hobbit, a fictional novel written by J.R.R Tolkien about a Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, who goes on an enticing adventure. This essay will elucidate why tests, allies, and enemies, the sixth stage of the Hero’s Journey, more specifically the tests, is the most significant stage of the narrative, as the trials mold Bilbo into a daring hero; these challenges brought about Bilbo’s profound heroic progression. Scenarios within the novel that indicate a development of gallant attributes in Bilbo’s demeanor, are Bilbo attempting to bridge peace between the dwarves, Lakemen, and Elves,…
The throng is adventuring through the Mirkwood forest when Wood-Elves that are armed capture the dwarves, Bilbo is not due to him wearing the ring he got from Gollum. Bilbo, instead of getting help he followed the elves to their palace where the dwarves are taken. Bilbo finds where the dwarves are being held and speaks to Thorin, head dwarf, who tells him to not reveal the mission to the Elvenking. When Bilbo is told this he comes up with a way of freeing the dwarves. Bilbo decides that the best way to get out is by going through the chute that the elves dump wine into.…
The Hobbit Movie’s thirst for action in the movie has sacrificed key parts of the true story. The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien, and movie by Peter Jackson begins with a peaceful Hobbit who is pulled out of his usual environment and called to an adventure. He is joined by Dwarves and a mentor, Gandalf, to reclaim the Dwarves gold long forgotten in a mountain protected by a dragon, Smaug. The differences in character are present in the chapter, Inside Information, where Bilbo has two encounters with Smaug, one being a life threatening event. Tolkien’s original portrayal of Bilbo’s courageous and heroic character playing the role as the primary leader as well as Smaug’s sinister and manipulative character have wildly been altered to much simpler…
Decision Behind Choosing “The Hobbit” Singing dwarves, a “big” hearted hobbit, and a sage wizard, all together on an epic journey to slay a dragon. What more could a reader want? Not only does “The Hobbit” hold these aspects listed above yet also much more in terms of literary elements as well as personally in my life. These aspects being Tolkien’s epic fantasy world and the realm's inhabitants, the character archetypes and development each one faces, as well as the author’s tone and mood throughout the book. A creative spark was ignited in my brother’s…
This world, born of Tolkien’s imagination, resides in Middle Earth; this is one whose people are Man, Dwarves, Dragons, Elves, and Hobbits alike. Throughout this tale, the readers follow one such hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, who joins thirteen militant dwarves on their quest to reclaim their homeland and the dwarvish kingdom under…
The book How to Read Literature like a Professor, written by Thomas Foster, describes an assortment of archetypes, or themes, to explore in everyday literature. The Hobbit, written by J. R. R. Tolkien, is a story about a young male who goes through a life changing journey that reflects some of these archetypes. There are many types of archetypes in this story including a communion and a hero’s quest. The story shows young readers that you can have an adventure without needing fancy technology, but simply through using your imagination.…
In the Hobbit the elves, dwarfs, and the goblins all sing a song in the story. In the book they all sing in different tone, content, and structure it will also describe the characters that sing them. With this I can determine how each song is different. This is how I will determine the differences in the songs in this book. The first song is the one the dwarfs sung at at Bilbo's house at the beginning of the book.…
Bilbo Baggins was a shy, timid hobbit who wanted nothing more than a cup of tea and some food in his belly. This young hobbit seemed set on his beliefs and values. Following an adventure that contained long walks, wars, and escape plans, he was changed. On the other hand, who wouldn’t be? After Bilbo was taken out of the comfort of his cozy hobbit hole, he grew in bravery, confidence, and leadership.…
In chapter 3 of The Hobbit Gandalf, Thorin, Bilbo, and the dwarves go up the Misty Mountains and see Rivendell. The difference between the way Bilbo and dwarves see Rivendell is the fact that Bilbo thinks the elves are good hearted creatures. But the dwarves know better so they do not necessarily like the elves, that and the fact that the elves make fun of the dwarves “long beards”. That is the main difference between the way Bilbo and the dwarves see Rivendell. They also meet an elf-friend named Elrond.…