influential in Tolkien’s time period and in writing the Hobbit brought many of his biblical perspectives to light. B. Tolkien’s The Hobbit‚ through Bilbo’s adventure‚ symbolically shows the life of Jesus Christ. 1. Thorin travels with 12 dwarves just as Jesus travels with 12 disciples. 2. Gandalf can be seen as an angel or the Holy Spirit since he guides Bilbo’s journey and helps in times of need. 3. Bilbo can be seen as the Christian. C. Christian symbolism
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“Luck” in the hobbit Luck plays a huge role in this novel because without luck Bilbo wouldn’t have survived many of the situations he got into. In my opinion‚ I think that Bilbo’s greatest weapon is luck and it proves very useful throughout his journey but it was not always good luck. Many of the situations that Bilbo and his friends got into would not have happened had it have not been for bad luck The first incident that I think was really impacted by luck‚ which in this case happened to be
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Hero Smackdown By looking at the development between Odysseus and Bilbo‚ the hero with the greater hero on the inside is probably Odysseus. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit‚ half the size of a regular man‚ loves food‚ drinks‚ and security like a normal hobbit. However‚ Bilbo’s life dramatically changed when Gandalf enlists Bilbo’s help in Thorin’s journey for the treasure under the mountain. Throughout the story‚ Bilbo begins a process of gradual development‚ transforming from a cautious homebody at
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Why We Need Hardship and Difficulty in our Lives “Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines‚ but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.” -Buddhist maxim. For example‚ Bilbo Baggins in the story The Hobbit had never before left the limits of the shire. But‚ by the end of the story‚ he’s off fighting goblins and helping to slay dragons. He has become a new man who isn’t afraid to face dangers‚ go on adventures‚ or go past his former limits. He became a different person
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Life has its challenges‚ and savior figures are here to make those challenges easier. In The Hobbit‚ J. R. R. Tolkien puts in savior figures to show that if one is lucky enough to get saved‚ they must learn from their experiences and be prepared to help others. Gandalf‚ Elrond‚ and Bard are all savior figures because‚ among other attributes‚ they are compassionate‚ courageous‚ and wise and because of them‚ Bilbo becomes faithful and unselfish. Gandalf‚ Elrond‚ and Bard are savior figures because they
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outcome is banked on how you use the words and the language. Bilbo in The Hobbit is a prime example of this. Bilbo learns that he needs to learns language to survive and builds a great amount of courage while on his adventure. He learns to use language to deceive‚ frighten‚ and help the Dwarves out of trouble. Society can take what Bilbo has learned and apply it to their own adventures even though they may not be as exciting as Bilbo’s. Bilbo gains his glory by finding his courage. When
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When Frodo and Bilbo meet again in the city of Rivendell‚ Bilbo gifts him what is described as “a small shirt of mail” (277)‚ “dwarf-mail” (277)‚ or “a corslet of mithril-rings” (317). It’s description captures an item of great opulence and fortitude‚ observing it as being “close-woven of
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Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring‚ the Hobbits (Frodo‚ Sam‚ Pippin‚ and Merry) must go on their journey without Gandalf (the wizard) to protect them. During their journey‚ the Hobbits face many challenges that they must overcome‚ but without the help of others‚ they would not have survived. The first major challenge the Hobbits must overcome is the Old Forrest. In the Old Forest‚ the trees are “alive” and change the path the Hobbits must take several times. Frodo and the others attempt
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"The Hobbit" By Arthur Chen In The Hobbit‚ names are more than just coincidences or appellations - they are symbolic of characteristics embodied by the characters to whom they belong. Not only do their names portray their characteristic‚ but their actions do as well. Some characters supporting this idea are Gandalf and Gollum. Gandalf literally means " wand-elf." A "wand-elf" is an elf who is using a magical device to enhance his magical powers‚ bringing him to a higher echelon. Therefore
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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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