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The Hobbit Bilbo is a very dynamic character, rising to the action and growing more without the help of others. At the beginning of The Hobbit, Bilbo is accustomed to the Shire, weary of adventure and the unknown. The Riddle Battle is significant as Bilbo not only gets himself out of a dire situation, but Bilbo obtaining the One Ring proves that he is capable of being the burglar. At the end of the story, Bilbo becomes the adventure-loving hobbit that we see in The Lord of the Rings through…

The Eastern hero I choose was Frodo Baggins. The tale of Frodo Baggins regards a young Hobbit who partakes a long, treacherous journey to destroy “the Ring.” In the beginning Frodo lives in a humble village with his adoptive father, Bilbo Baggins. Young Frodo inherited an immense fortune and all Bilbo’s possessions, which included an infamous ring. Gandalf after realizing the ring is Sauron’s ring the one possessing his evil intentions within. Frodo then goes on a journey of epic proportions to…

In The Hobbit, the main characters are Bilbo, a hobbit, Gandalf a who’s a wizard, Thorin, a dwarf, Smaug, who is a dragon and the main antagonist of the story, and Gollum, the original holder of the ring. Bilbo is a simple creature who lives a calm life. He is not special in any particular way although he seems to be a clever person who strays from the normal expectations of other hobbits. Gandalf approaches Bilbo to ask him if he would go on an adventure to reclaim the riches of Thorin’s…

Kevin Gibbons Mr. Cohan English 11 16 October 2014 Power Corrupts in Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien tells the story of the beginning of the Ring’s journey. The Ring is first held by Bilbo Baggins, then by Frodo Baggins for the rest of the book. Frodo travels with friends whom he has had since childhood and friends which he makes along the way of his journey. Frodo brings the Ring from the Shire to Rivendell where…

Bilbo, the non-traditional hero, and Thorin, the classic hero, are two characters from ‘The Hobbit’ written by J.R.R Tolkien. The skills the protagonist acquired that helped him overcome adversity and obstacles can be compared to the skills the classic hero displayed. Although Bilbo and Thorin are both heroes, Bilbo emphasizes that he was a better hero than Thorin. Their past plus their experiences from the quest forged them into characters with different characteristics. Therefore, Bilbo and…

In Tolkien's The Hobbit, Bilbo goes through different stages of growth that are caused by the trials and tribulations of being an adventurer. With Bilbo’s hobbit hole being the embodiment of his comfort what does Tolkien imply about comfort and how it relates to growth? What comfort produce, which is complacency, is what is holding Bilbo back from growth. Complacency can be defined as “The fact or state of being pleased with a thing or person; tranquil pleasure or satisfaction in something or…

In the book Golden Goblet, the main character Ranofer is living with his half brother, Gebu. Ranofer was apprenticed to a Goldsmith’s shop in Ancient Egypt. Someone was stealing the gold from the gold shop and they were trying to find out who, but Ranofer was the one that was doing it without realizing. Ranofer catches on that he is accidentally stealing the gold and thinks that Gebu is taking the gold that he accidentally stole. Later Ranofer sees that Gebu is being disingenuous and sneaking…

The nature of heroism lies within the individual’s ability to overcome evil’s power and domination over the wills of others, rising above it using love, hope, and compassion along with the light that is born within them to guide them in the fight against evil. As Gandalf enters Minas Tirith, the fall of Gondor and the fall of men are intertwined together (736), but Pippin looks into Faramir and sees the nobility that lies within him knowing there is still a spark left in the race of men (750).…

Dragonlance Legend Series There are three books in the Dragonlance Legends series, titled Time of the Twins, War of the Twins, and Test of the Twins. This fantasy series was written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman in 2001. It is set in the mythical world of Krynn where many races roam the land, including humans, dwarves, kender, elves, gnomes, minotaurs, and—who could forget?—goblins. All of the books are written in third person limited, with Caramon’s thoughts being shown but the main…

The Importance of a Hero’s Skills in Their Journey The strength of the traditional Greek hero Heracles is widely known and distinct from the skills (riddle-solving, planning, and stealth) of Bilbo Baggins, the protagonist from The Hobbit, who was both a non-traditional and traditional hero. However, these abilities, though they differ, were all significant in overcoming the perils and hurdles that the heroes encountered during their journey. The skills of all types of heroes (traditional, non…