How Is Frodo Baggins Presented In The Hobbit

Frodo Baggins is the main character of the Lord of the Rings, he is the centre of attention, even when he is not in the scene. He does not share the characteristics of traditional heroes, for he is presented as an ordinary Hobbit, neither fast nor strong nor particularly smart. He is not adventurous as he himself admits to Gandalf at the beginning of the tale.
‘I do really wish to destroy it! cried Frodo. ‘Or, well, to have it destroyed. I am not made for perilous quests. I wish I had never seen the Ring! Why did it come to me? Why was I chosen?’ (LOTR 2011: 61)
Nevertheless, he accepts Gandalf’s proposal. He starts his quest as a reluctant hero as we can see in the quotation above but he slowly evolves. One turning point comes when he accepts to take the Ring to Mordor in order to destroy it, ‘I will take the Ring’ he said, ‘though I do not know the way’. (LOTR 2011:270) . This evolution is
That was a strange deed!’
‘And a brave deed,’ said Aragorn. ‘Sam was right I think. Frodo did not wish to lead any friend to death with him in Mordor. But he knew that he must go himself. Something happened after he left us that overcame his fear and doubt’ (LOTR 2011:
So as not to die in these trials, Frodo is aided by several characters and artefacts. For example, Bilbo presents Frodo with a mithril-coat, which will help Frodo survive an Orc attack in Moira, and a sword, that Sam uses to defeat Shelob. He also receives help from the Elves, who give him elven bread (lembas) to feed the fellowship during their quest, and elven rope (hithlain), which they use to tie Gollum. Notwithstanding the importance of said artefacts, the presents he and the rest of the fellowship most appreciated were their Elven hoods and cloaks that helped them keep warm, and when in need,