The Hobbit is a fantasy novel about a peaceful hobbit that accompanies a wizard and several dwarves on a journey to steal the great treasures of the dragon Smaug and I believe it demonstrates or uses the features of the fantasy genre. The features of any genre are like a skeleton for the story of that particular genre. Different genres have different features such as different settings‚ characters‚ plot‚ themes and values. Features are like a list of criteria that is used to assess whether the novel
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Gandalf as a “the Guide” What is Gandalf’s Archetype? The dictionary defines it as "the original pattern or model from which all things of same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form; prototype." J.R.R Tolkien’s "The Hobbit" is a story of growth that centers on Bilbo Baggins a Hobbit who is perfectly happy in his Hobbit hole eating‚ drinking and smoking. Everything in Bilbo’s life is as he likes it‚ until the day that Gandalf the Grey strolls into his
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When Bilbo‚ Gandalf‚ and the dwarfs arrived in Rivendell everyone had different emotions. Bilbo was very enthusiastic to see the elves and wanted to ask them multiple questions while the dwarfs were not to fond of the elves. When they get to their temporary home‚ they meet Elrond‚ a friend of the elves‚ and he does not feel to fond with the dwarfs love of gold‚ but would rather have them loving gold than a dragon who is wicked and cruel to the civilians. The elves enjoy to sing and play and can be
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Gandalf vs. Albus Dumbledore Gandalf and Dumbledore have the same mindset on life. Gandalf said "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be so eager to deal out death in judgment." Dumbledore said‚ " Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times‚ if one only remembers to turn on the light." These might just seem like totally random quotes‚ but they are more similar than you think. They both mean life or death. However‚ in Dumbledore’s
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He took it with him since he knew that it belonged to Gandalf. Upon arrival‚ he went to see Gandalf and gave him that ring. Later on‚ he discovered that Gandalf had advertised a reward in the sum of RM5000 for the return of the ring. Advise Froddo as to whether he could claim the reward. Would your answer be different if Froddo was aware of the reward before he handed the ring over to Gandalf but his intention in handing back the ring to Gandalf was on goodwill? ANSWER: In this case‚ Froddo has
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wrote by J. R. R. Tolkien. We first see Gandalf at the beginning of the story when he meets Bilbo at his hobbit hole. The first impression the story gives us about Gandalf is he is wise and every time he visits he tells adventourus stories. Gandalf is a old wise wizard‚ who isn’t interested in the gold the dwarves were looking for but to push Bilbo into a new life style. Gandalf’s role in the story is being a leader to the Bilbo and the other dwarves. Gandalf is the leader because he saves Bilbo
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volunteers to take the ring to Mordor‚ “Merry‚ Pippin‚ and Sam refuse to be parted from Frodo‚ and Gandalf unexpectedly seconds their plea to join the company‚ suggesting that Elrond should trust more to their love for their friend than to the counsels of prudence” (Films Media Group). Gandalf‚ Sam‚ and the rest of the fellowship offer their lives‚ loyalty‚ and love for the hero. In the Mines of Moria‚ Gandalf sacrifices his life in order to save the fellowship. On the slopes of Mount Doom‚ Sam determinedly
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BILBO: (happily) Good morning! GANDALF: (confused and cheeky) What do you mean? ... Do you feel good on this particular morning; or say that this is a good morning whether I want it or not; or that this is a morning to be good; or do you simply wish me a good morning?
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Both Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Rowling’s Harry Potter are heavily influenced by great wizards. On the surface‚ these wizards may seem to be very similar‚ but upon further analysis ‚it is obvious to the reader that they have many differences. Gandalf‚ from the Lord of The Ring series‚ is a wise old wizard who is not the strongest of all wizards. His power comes the love and courage that he teaches to many of the other main characters in The Lord of the Rings‚ but he is almost invincible. Albus
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that are vital to the story and influence the outcome of the book in various ways. Two important characters in the story are Gandalf the Grey‚ a wandering wizard‚ and Beorn‚ a skin changer who can turn into a bear or a man. Gandalf the Grey’s physical appearance is very unique compared to the dwarves and Bilbo. For one‚ he is about twice as tall as them. The rest of Gandalfs appearance is well summed up in this quotation‚”All that unsuspecting Bilbo saw that morning was an old man with a staff. He
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