J.R.R. Tolkien was an English novelist, poet, and professor best known for his works of high fantasy such as “The Hobbit”, “The Lord of the Rings”, and “The Silmarillion”. Tolkien never expected his works to become popular, seeing that he wrote the stories for his young children. By complete accident, The Hobbit became popular enough among children and adults that many began to plead for a sequel. The Hobbit; a fantasy tale published in 1937, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune. This story remains tremendously popular today and has been given the title of a classic novel in children’s literature. Success of his books has caused many to identify Tolkien as the "father" of contemporary fantasy literature.
The Hobbit follows the quest of a cautious and peaceful …show more content…
He risks his life more than once to save his friends and gives up his own reward to keep the peace between creatures he has never met. Although Bilbo only recognized his courage through the numerous encounters he faced on his journey, he hadn’t realized he had strength and audacity all along. Bilbo’s perseverance allowed him to accomplish anything he put his mind to. In addition, Bilbo’s companions helped expose this selfless hobbit allowing him to care for others as much as himself. When Bilbo, who is predominantly average to begin with, is all but thrown out the door of his peaceful home to risk the threats of the road, he is uneasy and useless. Along the way Bilbo is given ambition by Gandalf to continue on with his heroic journey, where he slowly comes to identify and apply his natural valor for the wellbeing of all those involved. The Hobbit beautifully portrays the evolution of a good fellow into an extraordinary man, as he discovers internal reserves of courage and skill in response to challenging
The Hobbit follows the quest of a cautious and peaceful …show more content…
He risks his life more than once to save his friends and gives up his own reward to keep the peace between creatures he has never met. Although Bilbo only recognized his courage through the numerous encounters he faced on his journey, he hadn’t realized he had strength and audacity all along. Bilbo’s perseverance allowed him to accomplish anything he put his mind to. In addition, Bilbo’s companions helped expose this selfless hobbit allowing him to care for others as much as himself. When Bilbo, who is predominantly average to begin with, is all but thrown out the door of his peaceful home to risk the threats of the road, he is uneasy and useless. Along the way Bilbo is given ambition by Gandalf to continue on with his heroic journey, where he slowly comes to identify and apply his natural valor for the wellbeing of all those involved. The Hobbit beautifully portrays the evolution of a good fellow into an extraordinary man, as he discovers internal reserves of courage and skill in response to challenging