literature. In J.R.R Tolkien’s book‚ The Hobbit‚ Bilbo‚ a hobbit who undertakes an adventure with a band of dwarves‚ experiences his most important quest when inside the Lonely Mountain. He is forced to conquer his fears‚ as well as a live dragon‚ in order to prove to himself that he is truly brave‚ like a burglar ought to be. In the end his experiences facing his fear gives him confidence in himself regardless of the opinions of others. Initially‚ Bilbo Baggins sets out on a quest to prove his worth as
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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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The instance with the trolls may have frightened Bilbo‚ but when faced with Gollum‚ he used previous experience to be brave and think his way out of a dangerous situation. People today are no different than Bilbo in their behavior. Since many people are not comfortable facing new adventures and potential risks‚ they are shy away from the challenges that come along with it. Most people
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Despite being a hobbit‚ Frodo Baggins is a modern example of an epic hero. He embodies the values of the hobbits by living a simple life‚ yet he risks that life when he sets out on a great quest to save Middle Earth. A true hero should not be judged by his supernatural strength but by the size of their heart and willingness to give up his life to save the world. He has help on his journey from a few supernatural allies. Tolkien in no way presents Frodo as a hero with supernatural strength ready to
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a change in mine and so has a character called Bilbo. In The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien the main character‚ Bilbo Baggins‚ a simple hobbit who goes on an adventure that changed his life. Bilbo lives a simple life. He is a hobbit which Tolkien says “are inclined to be fat in the stomach‚ they dress in bright colors‚ wear no shoes because their feet grow natural leathery soles and thick warm brown hair like the stuff on their heads” (p.16). Bilbo lives in a shire “in a hole in the ground”. His
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off with the story of Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo was a young hobbit who went on an incredible adventure. He was accompanied by many of friends‚ including Gandalf the Grey. Bilbo had obtained a ring of incredible power from a hobbit that had lives far past his time. This hobbit was named Gollum. Bilbo stole the ring from Gollum’s layer by winning a game‚ at the time Gollum had no idea he had the ring in his possession‚ but after the riddle was asked and answered incorrectly Bilbo ran off with the ring.
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contradiction‚ at the beginning of the book‚ Bilbo lives in his own little world in the Shire with his small hobbit home. But by the end of the book‚ he has gained an understanding of the world around him‚ and a sense of adventure‚ along with courage‚ bravery‚ and loyalty. Although he didn’t end the story as a hero‚ he gained several personal values along the way. In chapter 8‚ the dwarves travel through the forest of Mirkwood in search of where the forest ends. Bilbo dozes off into a sleep and when he wakes
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In J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit‚ Bilbo‚ the main character‚ goes through many experiences that changes him. During his adventures with the dwarves and Gandalf‚ Bilbo is given titles‚ battles dangerous creatures‚ and has a run-in with a dragon. Before their expedition‚ Gandalf gives Bilbo the title of “Burglar”. This is demonstrated in the quote “If I say he’s a Burglar‚ a Burglar he is‚ or will be when the time comes” (Tolkien 19). This title is only given to Bilbo so he joins the dwarves in their
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Gandalf vs. Albus Dumbledore Gandalf and Dumbledore have the same mindset on life. Gandalf said "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be so eager to deal out death in judgment." Dumbledore said‚ " Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times‚ if one only remembers to turn on the light." These might just seem like totally random quotes‚ but they are more similar than you think. They both mean life or death. However‚ in Dumbledore’s
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Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit. Hobbits tend to be very predictable. They don’t usually go out of their comfort zones. But‚ Bilbo has two sides. The Baggins‚ and the Took. The Took side‚ is a little more adventurous. As you read the story‚ you can see where the Took side comes out. Along the way‚ you will see where Bilbo is more adventurous than other times. Like even going on the adventure at all. Bilbo so desperately wanted to stay home. Or‚ when him and the trolls got into it. Also‚ when Bilbo dealt
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