Bilbo's Transformation In 'The Hobbit'
Essay Outline
Complete your outline below. You must have at least one embedded quote for each body paragraph - the second is optional.
1/ In the final chapter, Gandalf states to Bilbo: “Something is the matter with you! You are not the hobbit that you were.” Argue how essential the adventure was in developing Bilbo’s character and state whether the change is a good or bad transformation for Bilbo.
Bilbo’s Transformation in “The Hobbit”
In the beginning of the book “The Hobbit” by J.R.R Tolkein, Bilbo, the protagonist, is invited to an adventure by Gandalf, a supporting character. At first, Bilbo doesn’t want to go on the adventure but eventually, he does agree. Before going on the adventure, Bilbo used to live a very quiet and peaceful
life. After agreeing with Gandalf, and going on the adventure, Bilbo completely changes, for the positive. This adventure in J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit was really beneficial for Bilbo because it helped him develop new skills. After the adventure to the Lonely Mountain, Bilbo became more adventurous; he became self reliant, and he felt very confident in himself.
Quotation #1 to prove this point:
“The one thing that is really needed when helping drug addicts is an intervention. It shows that their loved ones really care for their well being” (pg 107).
-interventions confront the addict with those that care. Shows who they really hurt.
-the first step is admitting you have a problem.
-will start the process of changing the habit.
Quotation #1 to prove this point:
“Counselling shows the addict right from wrong” (pg 54).
-addicts are used to getting what they want. Counselling gives them boundaries (which they aren’t used to).
-This will help change their life.
Quotation #1 to prove this point:
“Linking up with someone who has experienced the same life, and has since succeeded, is invaluable support” (pg 87).
-one on one support is important., especially when their peer is a former addict and can relate to the difficulties.
-can share success stories and help break the habit step-by-step.
Complete your outline below. You must have at least one embedded quote for each body paragraph - the second is optional.
1/ In the final chapter, Gandalf states to Bilbo: “Something is the matter with you! You are not the hobbit that you were.” Argue how essential the adventure was in developing Bilbo’s character and state whether the change is a good or bad transformation for Bilbo.
Bilbo’s Transformation in “The Hobbit”
In the beginning of the book “The Hobbit” by J.R.R Tolkein, Bilbo, the protagonist, is invited to an adventure by Gandalf, a supporting character. At first, Bilbo doesn’t want to go on the adventure but eventually, he does agree. Before going on the adventure, Bilbo used to live a very quiet and peaceful
life. After agreeing with Gandalf, and going on the adventure, Bilbo completely changes, for the positive. This adventure in J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit was really beneficial for Bilbo because it helped him develop new skills. After the adventure to the Lonely Mountain, Bilbo became more adventurous; he became self reliant, and he felt very confident in himself.
Quotation #1 to prove this point:
“The one thing that is really needed when helping drug addicts is an intervention. It shows that their loved ones really care for their well being” (pg 107).
-interventions confront the addict with those that care. Shows who they really hurt.
-the first step is admitting you have a problem.
-will start the process of changing the habit.
Quotation #1 to prove this point:
“Counselling shows the addict right from wrong” (pg 54).
-addicts are used to getting what they want. Counselling gives them boundaries (which they aren’t used to).
-This will help change their life.
Quotation #1 to prove this point:
“Linking up with someone who has experienced the same life, and has since succeeded, is invaluable support” (pg 87).
-one on one support is important., especially when their peer is a former addict and can relate to the difficulties.
-can share success stories and help break the habit step-by-step.