The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien was written on September 21, 1937 and tells of an epic fantasy starring many complex characters. The main theme of The Hobbit is bravery and courage, it highlights the importance of the main character, Bilbo Baggins turning from a self conscious and scared hobbit to a courageous hobbit. The novel takes place in Middle Earth during a time when Smaug, a dragon, has ruled the Lonely Mountains for years. I really enjoyed reading The Hobbit and I think it is a classic, must read for everyone. J. R. R. Tolkien can make this book relate to anyone through his use of descriptive writing and morals he portrays in the book. Bilbo Baggins, is a normal hobbit that lives in his own personal hobbit hole, in the shire of
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Bilbo recognizes his change in the beginning of his adventure when the Dwarves talk of their wealth and treasure in the mountain. On page 16 his change his described, “As they sang the hobbit felt the love of beautiful things made by hands and by cunning and by magic moving through him, a fierce and jealous love, the desire of the hearts of dwarves. Then something Tookish woke up inside him, and he wished to go and see the great mountains, and hear the pine-trees and the waterfalls, and explore the caves, and wear a sword instead of a walking-stick.” The author says “something Tookish woke up inside him…” referring to his ancestors, the Took. The Took thrived on adventure and liked danger as Tolkien describes in the first chapter, An Unexpected Party. I remember most vividly, the encounter of Bilbo meeting Gollum in the Misty Mountains, where goblins dwell under their ruler, the Great Goblin. The author describes Gollum through his actions and appearance. This really helped me as the reader to imagine what Gollum looked like. The author says on page 68, “Deep down here by the dark water lived old Gollum, a small slimy creature. I don’t know where he came from, nor who or what he was. He was Gollum-as dark as darkness, except for two big round pale eyes in his thin face.” J. R. R. was very successful at conveying his purpose for writing The Hobbit. He used adventure and fantasy to appeal to young readers to tell a story of danger and heroism. The Hobbit enhanced my understanding of the issues at hand by tying all the characters together in a way that they almost seem
Bilbo recognizes his change in the beginning of his adventure when the Dwarves talk of their wealth and treasure in the mountain. On page 16 his change his described, “As they sang the hobbit felt the love of beautiful things made by hands and by cunning and by magic moving through him, a fierce and jealous love, the desire of the hearts of dwarves. Then something Tookish woke up inside him, and he wished to go and see the great mountains, and hear the pine-trees and the waterfalls, and explore the caves, and wear a sword instead of a walking-stick.” The author says “something Tookish woke up inside him…” referring to his ancestors, the Took. The Took thrived on adventure and liked danger as Tolkien describes in the first chapter, An Unexpected Party. I remember most vividly, the encounter of Bilbo meeting Gollum in the Misty Mountains, where goblins dwell under their ruler, the Great Goblin. The author describes Gollum through his actions and appearance. This really helped me as the reader to imagine what Gollum looked like. The author says on page 68, “Deep down here by the dark water lived old Gollum, a small slimy creature. I don’t know where he came from, nor who or what he was. He was Gollum-as dark as darkness, except for two big round pale eyes in his thin face.” J. R. R. was very successful at conveying his purpose for writing The Hobbit. He used adventure and fantasy to appeal to young readers to tell a story of danger and heroism. The Hobbit enhanced my understanding of the issues at hand by tying all the characters together in a way that they almost seem