Gollum

The Hobbit Hero’s Journey rough draft The book, The Hobbit follows the archetype of the hero’s journey. In the story, Bilbo Baggins is compelled to leave his ordinary hobbit life and join a band of dwarves and a wizard to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and its treasures from Smaug, the evil dragon who stole it from Thorin’s ancestors. Breaking away from a monotonous life was proved a difficult task for the tiny hero. He had to learn how to live life as an adventurer. He also had to come to terms…

Intelligence, bravery, dependence, loyalty, and strength are all things that are commonly seen in a hero. Bilbo has all of these characteristics and some beyond that. He is clever as is shown during his competition with Gollum. He is also brave as we know when reading his encounter with the spiders in Mirkwood. He is loyal to his friends and they can depend on him. He is mentally strong and in many was he is the reason that the dwarves were able to complete their quest. Bilbo Baggins is the true…

and Charybdis while they are sailing. While Frodo is traveling to Mordor, Frodo is attacked by many dark riders, they are chased by many goblins and a huge fire demon. They are attacked by a cave troll, they fight in many battles, Frodo is stabbed, Gollum betrays, and he is stabbed by a huge spider. This shows that both Frodo and Odysseus face many trials throughout the entire story which definitely adds to the time that it takes to achieve their ultimate…

Being in a fandom is a mentally and physically exhausting yet beautifully rewarding folk group to be a part of. There are an excess of fandoms that I can speak about being in like being a ‘Potterhead’ or a ‘Whovian’ or even better a ‘Trekkie’. However, the fandom that I take the largest part in and have the deepest love for is the Lord of the Rings fandom. I grew up with a mother who was a ‘Ringer’, as we are sometimes called, and that is what truly sparked my deep love of Lord of the Rings and…

burglar, Bilbo, were captured by the Goblins of the Misty Mountains, the two heroes had different means of escaping their ruthless foes. Bilbo used his knowledge of riddles to trick Gollum, a corrupted hobbit living in the bowels of the mountain, into showing him the way out of the caves “Perhaps if he followed him, Gollum might lead him to some way of escape without meaning to” (Tolkien 98). Thorin’s escape was very different as it involved the slaying of many goblins and using strength instead…

feet.) The first reason I would choose Frodo to be my mentor is be because he is lighthearted and optimistic; in other words, Frodo Baggins is extremely kind. He sees beyond Gollum 's outer appearance--which most people would find provocative--and sees an opportunity to show someone kindness. Frodo agrees to let poor old Gollum tag along with him. Frodo’s optimistic ways were present when Sam said, “I’m not gonna lose you Mr. Frodo,” and Frodo replied, “I know Sam,” because Frodo knows Sam will…

Shakespeare’s Influence on the World William Shakespeare, a writer, poet, and playwright influenced the world like no man of today. He was born around April 23rd 1564 and died around April 23rd 1616. During his short life, he wrote thirty-five plays including Romeo and Juliet, Much ado about Nothing, Macbeth, King Lear, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, and The Tempest. He also wrote many poems and sonnets. Magnificently has he influenced the culture of today—English culture would not look…

them the captive. Fortunately, Gandalf killed the goblins successfully and rescued all of them. Then, as the formula goes on, Bilbo will face his biggest challenge, his crisis--- play the game with Gollum. There, he faced his greatest fear, and the desire to keep alive, after won the game with Gollum and got the ring with magic which is really important as a talisman. That is a very important transform to Bilbo. Here, something deep in Bilbo’ heart had been stimulate. That is courage. After that…

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Hero Society often tends to think that heroes were born to be mighty, strong, and reliable, that no ordinary man can achieve heroism or greatness. However, The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien follows a small, little hobbit’s heroic journey, illustrates the reader the value of this Hobbit’s heroism, and illustrates what it takes to develop into a hero; through the hobbit’s accomplishments, Tolkien not only shows society that anyone could acquire these heroic, but also uses…

sheltering in a cave they are captured by goblins. The goblins take them to their leader but thanks to Gandalf they are able to escape. In the fighting that ensued shortly after Bilbo is knocked out and wakes up in Gollum’s cave. Bilbo riddles with Gollum and finds a ring of invisibility which shapes his future. 6. Bilbo and C.O. are flown to Carrock by the eagles. They then approach Beorn and after satisfying him with the tales of their journey. The dwarves and c.o. gain a valuable ally…