How Does Bilbo Change In The Hobbit

The road towards self discovery truly is one with numerous hardships and conflicts. In the story “The Hobbit” the central character Bilbo Baggins undergoes many situations in which he discovers himself. In the story “The Hobbit” Hobbits are described as little people who love good food, comfort, and security being more then contented with just living a nice and quiet lifestyle. Even though most Hobbits seem to be like these people Bilbo’s ancestery on his mother's side is full of adventurous Hobbits, Bilbo has not chosen this lifestyle and lives in his neat little home under the hill. Through out the novel Bilbo discovers how brave he can be, how courageous he really is and discovers a new confidence in himself he never knew before.

Bilbo`s character change first begins to appear evident when he accepts the request from Gandalf the Wizard to go on their quest for the treasure. Bilbo usually would decline such an offer but tales of treasure and dragons fill his mind full of great adventures and reluctantly accept the offer. His first test
One example of this would be when his friends are trapped in Mirkwood forest and Bilbo has to confront the spider in order to save his friends. Bilbo slays the spider with his sword which he then names sting as many other famous warriors have done throughout the years. Bilbo then begins to realize his strength and by naming his sword after his defeated his first foe it seems as though he is beginning to see himself as more of a warrior. Bilbo is also courageous when he has to outsmart Gollum. If he did not out smart him Bilbo could possibly have been eaten so he had to stand up to him and beat him at his own game. Bilbo also displays his courage when he stands up to Thorin and gives Bard the stone. This was a courageous act because of the fact that he knew that he crossed the leader Thorin but in his heart he knew it was the right thing to