Main Characters Bilbo Baggins‚ a hobbit and the protagonist of the story. Gandalf‚ a wizard who initiates Bilbo’s journey with the dwarves. Gandalf causes Bilbo to set aside his reputation for cautious respectability to go on an adventure that will change the hobbit forever. Thorin Oakenshield‚ the leader of a group of 13 dwarves who wish to recover a treasure horde stolen by a dragon. Smaug‚ the dragon and antagonist of the story. Plot and Storyline Bilbo Baggins begins as a cautious
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Hobbit‚ Bilbo Baggins is presented as a hero‚ however does not posses the stereotypical qualities of this persona. Throughout the novel Bilbo is faced with immense challenges‚ defying all odds in order to survive. These challenges allow him to gain wisdom and compassion‚ ultimately helping him achieve status as a hero. However‚ his clear preference for simple domestic pleasures‚ over such adventures‚ is an obvious defiance of a classic hero. In addition‚ it is made apparent that Mr Baggins does not
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Introduction: ‘The Hobbit’ is a fictional novel‚ written by J.R.R.Tolkien‚ built upon the foundation of loyalty and honor. Without the virtues loyalty and honor‚ the story would not have been able to take place. Loyalty is clearly shown as Bilbo never leaves his companions. Honor is displayed by Thorin who displays this quality right from the beginning until the end. The foundation of ‘The Hobbit’ is built upon loyalty and honor. Tolkien has built his entire story line upon these virtues. To be
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that explore the idea of heroism‚ and your assignment is to write an informative essay that explains how Bilbo Baggins becomes a hero. Successful essays should 1) identify three of Bilbo’s heroic character traits‚ 2) explain how these traits are developed in Bilbo through the situations he faces and the ways in which he interacts with other characters‚ and 3) explain how these traits show that Bilbo is a hero. Remember‚ you must support your claims with evidence from the text in the form of quotes using
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become arrogant or relinquish his values. In his final conversation with Bilbo‚ Thorin acknowledges the value of the simple lives of hobbits‚ even in a world marked by grim heroism and danger. Though Bilbo learns to thrive in this outer world‚ he draws strength from the simple source that guided his heroic quest. His decision to return to Hobbiton toward the end of the novel indicates that‚ despite his newfound heroism‚ Bilbo has stayed true to himself all along. But by the end of the book‚ his
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Unlikely Heroes Sometimes a hero doesn’t have to be brave‚ strong‚ or even handsome. Bilbo Baggins and Santiago are perfect examples of unlikely heroes because‚ they are neither strong nor well known by many people. The only thing that actually matters about heroes are their actions. Little Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who is half our height but smaller than a dwarf. Bilbo is very orderly and likes to have everything planned out for the following days so he knows what he has to do around his neat
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Bilbo was one you would never expect to do anything unexpected. He was well respected and renowned in the land of the Shire‚ being one who scoffed and crinkled his nose at the thought of adventure. But once tangled into the fate of a wizard‚ one named Gandalf the Grey‚ and a company of dwarves‚ Bilbo’s opinion changed within the span of a single night. But he does more than that‚ he transforms into a hero. This story very closely follows the heroe’s journey beginning to end except where a few
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Trilogy. It tells the story of Bilbo Baggins‚ A hobbit who just wants to stay home and relax‚ but is dragged into the conflict of helping an old wizard by the name of Gandalf and some dwarves to kill a dragon. Bilbo must fight against Smaug‚ a dragon who hoards treasure. First‚ Gandalf and the dwarves appear at Bilbo’s house to try and convince Bilbo to come with them to help kill the dragon. After days of persuasion and promises of riches beyond his wildest dreams Bilbo agrees and goes with the group
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response). Chapter One-- An Unexpected Party 1. Who is Bilbo Baggins? 2. Discuss the significance of the name Belladonna. 3. What did Gandalf claim to be looking for when he arrived on Bilbo’s doorstep? 4. Give proof that Gandalf has knocked very hard on Bilbo’s front door. 5. What indication is there that Thorin is the leader of the dwarves? 6. What does Gandalf threaten to do if the assembled dwarves refuse to accept his choice of Bilbo Baggins as the fourteenth man for their expedition? 7. According
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Bilbo goes through Misty Mountains investigating‚ however then finds the One Ring. While lifting it up he hears talking from the old Smeagol and leaves. After his arrival to Hobbiton he keeps the ring which gives him the force of maturing gradually and invisibility. On his 111th birthday he at long last was prepared to leave Hobbiton‚ so when he was giving his speech he secretly slipped on the ring and vanished. While the group was going crazy with where Bilbo went‚ he was quietly
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