that are vital to the story and influence the outcome of the book in various ways. Two important characters in the story are Gandalf the Grey‚ a wandering wizard‚ and Beorn‚ a skin changer who can turn into a bear or a man. Gandalf the Grey’s physical appearance is very unique compared to the dwarves and Bilbo. For one‚ he is about twice as tall as them. The rest of Gandalfs appearance is well summed up in this quotation‚”All that unsuspecting Bilbo saw that morning was an old man with a staff. He
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And Gandalf slitted the rock and turned the trolls into stone. Then‚ they found the trolls’ hole and gathered up some weapons. Gandalf gave a sword to Bilbo to protect himself. On the other hand‚ Radagast the Brown noticed that the Necromancer is back and filled the world with darkness. He told Gandalf and suddenly a bunch of Wargs came and attacked the dwarves‚ they escaped and found a way to Rivendell
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I choose this quote because it shows how Gandalf is perceived from the hobbits. I think Bilbo’s opinion will change if he decides to go on this quest and I hope he has a better opinion of Gandalf and adventures. I think this quote shows that Gandalf has been out of the radar with the last line with Bilbo saying “I had no idea you were still in the business” which I interpret that Gandalf has been away. Maybe on a big quest? This quote came from Thorin while talking about the quest. Thorin is very
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comfort is shattered by the arrival of the old wizard Gandalf‚ who persuades Bilbo to set out on an adventure with a group of thirteen militant dwarves. The dwarves are embarking on a great quest to reclaim their treasure from the marauding dragon Smaug‚ and Bilbo is to act as their “burglar.” The dwarves are very skeptical about Gandalf’s choice for a burglar‚ and Bilbo is terrified to leave his comfortable life to seek adventure. But Gandalf assures both Bilbo and the dwarves that there is more
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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 are caring‚ courageous‚ and wise. Gandalf is a savior figure because he saves Bilbo and the dwarves from the goblins. Gandalf helps Bilbo and the dwarves in a very helpless situation‚ and without Gandalf‚ they never would have made
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Shire where Frodo lives comfortably before being forced to leave and the wandering life of a Ranger that Aragorn prefers‚ along with a call to adventure‚ as Gandalf the Grey advises Frodo to go on a quest towards Rivendell to find council while also seeking Aragorn’s help in the search for Gollum. However‚ only Frodo has a supernatural aid‚ Gandalf‚ therefore making him the true mythic hero. Frodo and Aragorn have a certain lifestyle that they are most comfortable and familiar with. The region of
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himself‚ Bilbo recognizes him as the wizard Gandalf‚ who has presented amazing fireworks on special holidays in Hobbiton‚ whewre the hobbits live. When Gandalf asks if Bilbo would be interested in going on an adventure‚ Bilbo says no. He invites the wizard to come over for tea sometime but only so he doesn’t seem rude. In reality‚ he wants nothing to do with Gandalf and his adventures. When the doorbell rings the next afternoon‚ Bilbo assumes it is Gandalf. Suprisingly‚ a dwarf named Dwalin walks in
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predictable. One day‚ he unexpectedly finds himself playing host to Gandalf the wizard and thirteen dwarves. The dwarves‚ with Gandalf’s help‚ plan to travel to the Lonely Mountain to recover the treasure that a dragon named Smaug stole from their people long ago. Gandalf has selected Bilbo to be their burglar. The dwarves are not too happy with the wizard’s choice‚ especially when Bilbo faints at the first talk of danger. But Gandalf insists there is more to the little hobbit than meets the eye. Bilbo
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characters such as Gandalf be based on biblical characters such as Jesus? One of the most famous characters in The Lord of The Rings is the wizard Gandalf. Gandalf is called the bringer of light‚ he uses his magical powers to destroy evil‚ and of course his personality is calm‚ pure‚ and hard to anger. This character sounds almost identical to the Christian icon Jesus. The similarities don’t stop between the Two either. In Tolkien’s first book “The Fellowship of The Ring”‚ Gandalf and his companions
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Syncretic Middle-Earth Bilbo Baggins’ adventure to the Lonely Mountain opens the doors to J. R. R. Tolkien’s vast Middle-Earth. Tolkien describes his intricate world with such exquisite detail from the mythic creatures occupying his heroes’ every turn‚ to the deep woods where their adventures seem to go awry. Tolkien’s characters experience from region to region the glamourous figures that cross through dense woods and winding rivers to guide them on their way‚ he excludes concrete religious deities
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