Archetype In The Hobbit
In J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, Thorin Oakenshield exemplifies the archetype as a mentor pupil because he guides them when Gandalf isn't there, he stands up for his beliefs, and makes sure never to leave a man behind.
Thorin is a very brave man who must lead the group in their darkest hour. He is under great pressure as the “son of Thrain and grandson of Thror, King under the Mountain,”(195). So when he gandalf leaves the group for other business Thorin takes up the leader role immediately. He is faced with many challenges as they travel to the lonely mountain. At one point his title gave them the rest they needed when he responded to this question,”’Who are you and what do you want?’”(195). Once they heard he was the King under the mountain
Thorin is a very brave man who must lead the group in their darkest hour. He is under great pressure as the “son of Thrain and grandson of Thror, King under the Mountain,”(195). So when he gandalf leaves the group for other business Thorin takes up the leader role immediately. He is faced with many challenges as they travel to the lonely mountain. At one point his title gave them the rest they needed when he responded to this question,”’Who are you and what do you want?’”(195). Once they heard he was the King under the mountain