Mirkwood

Bilbo does use strength on his journey, but more often he makes use of his cleverness and trickery to escape conflicts such as the run in with the trolls, being captured by the goblins, and also being captured by the Elves of Mirkwood. Whereas Thorin is capable of muscling his way out of these problems and tends to do so. Bilbo is a small hobbit who lives a calm life without the need for strength. Thorin is a mighty dwarf who can bring even the strongest of orcs to their knees…

Name: Henri Ho Mizzou online ID: Email: hvh887@mail.missouri.edu Popular Literature (Tolkien) LESSON 1: The Hobbit A philologist and professor of medieval literature at the University of Oxford named John Ronald Reuel Tolkien created many fascinating fantasies such as “Beowulf” and one of the most well-known, “The Lord of the Rings”. The creation of “The Hobbit” was said to be the prequel to the “Lord of the Rings” in world of middle earth. The main character, or protagonist, of this novel is…

December 17th, 2014 was a very important day for many people around the world. On that day Peter Jackson released the third and final Hobbit movie, The Battle of Five Armies. It was almost exactly thirteen years before, (December 19th, 2001) that he released the first movie of The Lord of the Rings trilogy; The Fellowship of the Ring. This was a huge moment for all the fans of J.R.R Tolkien’s books, because The Battle of Five Armies is the last part of the whole series. Although the Hobbit…

The first step found in The Hobbit is the road of trials. Bilbo goes through many difficult tasks like fighting spiders in mirkwood. Bilbo used his his sword and stones to fight them. “The next stone went whizzing through a big web, snapping its cords, and taking off the spider sitting in the middle of it” (Tolkien 158). The second step in The Hobbit is the ultimate boon. The…

Have you ever read a book then watched the movie and it was completely different? It’s the same thing for The Hobbit, there are very little scenes in the movie that are similar. The Hobbit is one book split up into three movies and the middle part is the movie that I watched. The differences of The Hobbit book compared the movie tells you how the Road to Trials and Supernatural aid can create a stronger heroic journey. A stronger journey can be created through the portrayal of scenes including…

The Hobbit is the story of Bilbo Baggins and his friends on an adventure to retrieve their treasure from the Lonely Mountain. The plot opens up in the peaceful hobbit society. The atmosphere of Hobbition is totally different from the other places they will pass through on their journey. Bilbo Baggins is a 50-year old hobbit who lives in a hole on the side of the Hill. Bilbo loves the serenity of his hole and would do nothing to upset it. He eats frequently throughout the day and experiences no…

Of all the philosophers, politicians, activists, and great thinkers we have covered in class, the one who has influenced my outlook on life the to the greatest degree is J.R.R. Tolkien. His seemingly endless imagination that creates a massive fantasy universe full of whimsical beings and stunning landscapes while still managing to weave real world issues and experiences into his tales is something that has changed my life. With themes of free will, overcoming trials in any endeavor, and…

Stranger Things season 2 is just the right ticket for those looking to find out if Barb Holland still lives. After Barb’s disappearance in season 1, many wonder if she is going to ever return. Until Netflix releases a new video that features Barb in action. Is this a prelude to Stranger Things season 2? Not necessarily. The video below teases the appearance of Nancy Wheeler’s best friend. Still set in the 1980s, a news report flashes on screen and explains the disappearance of Barb. The report…

reconquer their land back from an evil dragon named Smaug. In the beginning of the story, a great wizard named Gandalf knocks on Bilbo’s door with a band of homeless dwarves. In the text it states, “It is a plan of the mountain ( … ) I know where Mirkwood is and the withered heath where the great dragons bred.” These lines explain the plan of the quest they will trek upon. In the midst of it all, they persuaded Bilbo -- a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort -- to join them.…

Gandalf’s most important role in The Hobbit, was Bilbo’s advisor and knowledgeable figure. He persuaded Bilbo to go on the journey with the dwarves because he knew that Bilbo was capable of defeating Smaug. After Gandalf leaves the group at the edge of Mirkwood (Tolkien Ch. 7), Bilbo has realized his new found courageousness and cleverness, thanks to Gandalf. Gandalf notices Bilbo’s growth and realized he does not need his physical presence to guide him to the home of the Elvenking or Smaug’s…