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    The Hobbit Research Paper

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    these various events held on a wide false belief and ideas through out the whole novel different from a fairy or folk tale. In the novel THE HOBBIT by J.R.R. Tolkien is based on a story of a hobbit caught in the adventure to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug. This story is a based on a mythical plot‚ where Bilbo Baggins-a hobbit was caught up in plot joining the dwarfs and Gandalf on their adventure to get the treasure that is protected by a dangerous dragon fighting many obstacles along their journey

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    In the movie versions of The Hobbit there were many newly imagined characters and plots added into the screenplays. One of the most controversial additions was the Elven warrior Tauriel. In the book‚ there are no major female characters‚ in fact there are no minor female characters either. While the concept of Tauriel was an exciting and dynamic addition to the male driven storyline‚ it also felt half-hearted‚ as if to the writers‚ she was only there to be apart of a cheesy romantic plotline. By

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    Glossary *Philology (fill-oll-oh-gee) The study of texts and of written records‚ the study of their age and their original form *Runes (roons) Any of the letters or characters of an alphabet (in varying forms) used by the ancient Teutonic peoples‚ esp.‚ the Scandinavians; hence‚ something written or inscribed in such characters. *Epithet (ep-a-thet) A word applied to describe anything or anyone for example‚ “Richard the Lion-Hearted” is an epithet of Richard I. * Indo-European A large variety

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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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    (Tolkien 2). The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien presents an unlikely hero‚ a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. Gandalf‚ a wizard and old family friend‚ forces Bilbo out of his comfort zone onto a journey to recover the dwarves home and gold from the evil dragon‚ Smaug. Bilbo fulfills the archetypal hero’s journey with the help of his magical talismans‚ a ring and a sword‚ and facing his final ordeal illustrating the theme of character development. Throughout Bilbo’s journey‚ without the assist of his magical

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    Nicholas Gangone Ms. Sottas Double Entry Journal Prompts March 20‚ 2013 “But men remembered little of all that‚ though some still sang old songs of the dwarf-kings of the Mountain‚ Thror and Dragon‚ and the fall of the lords of Dale.” (Tolkien 176) “I hope I never smell the smell of apples again.” (Tolkien 179) “But the Master was not sorry at all to let them go. They were expensive to keep‚ and their arrival had turned things into a long holiday in which business was a standstill.” (Tolkien

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    pure terror‚ greed and how to make wise decisions. Bilbo’s fourth challenge is Mirkwood and the Wood Elves. Bilbo learns to man up‚ take leadership‚ and make decisions for the group and cooperation. Bilbo’s fifth challenge is Lonely Mountain and Smaug. Bilbo learns about pure evil and treachery. Bilbo’s last challenge is the Battle of Five Armies. Bilbo has to make a decision that he thinks will bring peace and also he gains respect from all those who didn’t believe in him “There is more in you

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    The Hobbit Hero's Journey

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    becomes a hero. The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien presents an unlikely hero‚ a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. Gandalf‚ a wizard and family friend‚ forces Bilbo out of his comfort zone onto the journey to recover the dwarves home and gold from an evil dragon‚ Smaug. Bilbo fulfills the archetypal hero’s journey by his refusal to the call of adventure‚ his second trial‚ and his redemption‚ while illustrating the theme of courage. Bilbo Baggins is a timid character that doesn’t like him to do anything unexpected

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    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. After defeating Smaug‚ a ferocious

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    “I See Fire” is a folk song by British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran‚ the song was originally written in 2013 for the movie The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The song appears during the closing credits of the movie and on Ed Sheeran’s 2nd album‚ X. The song was written for the movie specifically because the song it’s self prepares you for what has happened and for what is to come but the lyrics and theme of the song incite protest or even rebellion. I interpreted the song as that everyone is willing

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