Analysis Of The Book ' The Hobbit '

When you think of a hero, is the first character to pop in your head a little hobbit named Bilbo Baggins? In most cases, people think of Superman or Hercules, but in The Hobbit, an unexpected hero emerges and changes the name for all heroes to come. The Hobbit is a novel about Bilbo Baggins and his journey, with thirteen dwarves and a wizard, seeking the treasure stolen by the dragon, Smaug. While on this unexpected journey, Bilbo and his companions overcome many obstacles to eventually get to the treasure and retrieve it. Throughout the story, Bilbo develops into a courageous man, who indeed, is a hero. Richard Tyre wrote an article, “You Can’t Teach Tolkien,” and he explains his theory in which he connects multiple story’s plot with six elements. The Hobbit, is assuredly a prime example of Tyre’s theory because it follows all six steps throughout the story simultaneously. The six elements are; “(1) those who hunt for treasure, (2) must go alone, (3) at night, (4) and when they find it, (5) they must leave some of their blood behind, (6) and the treasure is never what they expected” (Tyre 19). These elements are steps in which a character must take to emerge into a hero in the end. Bilbo Baggins is the hero in The Hobbit, but he doesn’t start off as the hero. He has always had heroic traits but throughout the novel, he pursues those six steps and in the resolution, he is transformed into an actual hero.

The story starts at Bilbo’s home in the Shire. Bilbo lives in a furnished hobbit-hole. After the company comes to his home and they embark on the journey, they head to Rivendell to seek the elf, Elrond’s, advice. They make their way through the Misty Mountains and then through the other elf dwelling, Mirkwood. After travelling up the river, the dwarves are captured by large spiders. Bilbo sets them free from the spiders, but the dwarves are captured again only by elves. The elves imprison the dwarves until Bilbo frees them. The company travels up the nearby river in barrels to arrive in the town outside Erebor. The company travels to the mountain and wait for the right moment when the secret passage inside can be opened. Bilbo eventually gets inside Erebor and encounters the dragon that occupies it. The dragon leaves in a few days to terrorize the town of Dale outside of the mountain. The dwarves then occupy their lost kingdom. The dwarves’ greed regarding their riches gets the attention of the nearby peoples. A war is started right in front of the mountain due to the desires to overthrow the dwarves’ kingdom again. As they go along their journey, they encounter many different types of beings such as orcs, elves, and other men. The whole series of events take place in the land of Middle Earth. There are distant lands far beyond Middle Earth. There is a great deal of tension in the

Joseph Campbell has an analysis of myths, quests, and adventure stories. This analysis is called Hero with a Thousand Faces and follows a specific step by step journey and it is all the same. I believe that the Hobbit follows the steps to a journey. The first step is the call to adventure. The second step is the hero crosses the threshold of adventure. Then the third step is the hero faces various tests and receives magical aid. Next the hero faces the final test. Finally the hero faces another challenge before bringing peace to humanity.

In J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit, it is evident that the protagonist possesses the qualities of an underdog. Bilbo Baggins can be described as an underdog as he strives to prove he is able to overcome hardships and prevail. The role of the underdog resonates with the reader because they are enchanted by characters that overcome all types of adversity. In the case of Bilbo, it is his physical attributes along with his fear of the unknown that make him fall under the category of an underdog. He embarks on a journey to prove that an underdog can in fact be a hero. Throughout the novel, Bilbo progresses from being a frightened hobbit to proving he possesses the noble and brave qualities of a hero. Bilbo uses his wit and cunning personality to overcome his psychological and physical disadvantages, as well as change the way he is perceived by others to prove he is an unexpected hero.

The Hobbit, written by J.R.R. Tolkien, tells of the hardships and struggles of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who lives in a hobbit hole named Bag End. Bilbo is “hired” by a party of dwarves to go on an adventure to get their stolen gold from the lonely mountain. The only catch is that the mountain is guarded by the dragon, Smaug.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have three books with you, which three would you choose? One of the books I would choose is “Walk Two Moons” by Sharon Creech. Another book I would choose is “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien. The final book I would pick is “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls. These are books that I could read over and over on a desert island and never get bored.

The word “hero,” might conjure an image of somebody dressed in shining armour holding a sword and slaying the terrible dragon guarding a hoard of gold. In The Hobbit, there is indeed a heinous dragon guarding a hoard of treasure, and a hero who embarks on a journey to defeat the dragon and reclaim his stolen birthright. However, there is not just one hero, but two: Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who plays the role of the non-traditional hero, and Thorin Oakenshield, a strong-minded dwarf who represents the traditional hero. By the end of the story, both characters have established that they’re capable of conquering obstacles and adversities with their individual set of skills that they’ve either acquired or already had: Bilbo with his

One of the most frustrating issues to deal with when selecting a book for a large number of people to read is trying to accommodate the tastes and desires of each individual. The reality is, though, that this is not possible, especially as the groups differ more in taste and size. The Hobbit, however, does not fit into a strict genre of literature. There are elements are numerous genre’s included in the novel, such as traces of folklore and fairy tales, as well as Norse mythology and history. By not being limited to a single genre, this book has the power to appeal to a wider range of potential readers.

Tolkien’s The Hobbit is a fantastic choice for the time capsule. A time capsule shows what was important to people many, many years ago, and if people still talk about The Hobbit today, then it clearly should go inside the capsule. With a story that captivates and a theme that conveys a powerful message, people of past and future generations should read this book. Also, it shows that books lived first a hard copy before they became digital. Since The Hobbit brings all of its readers enjoyment today, it should bring enjoyment to readers in the future. Therefore, Tolkien’s The Hobbit must sit inside the time

The Hobbit is a fantasy novel, by J.R.R. Tolkien that tells the story of an unexpected story. Rather than being about a main character who is brave and noble, this story is about Bilbo Baggins, a predictable, mild-mannered hobbit. He lives in his cozy home and avoids anything out of the ordinary until he is presented with the opportunity of an adventure with Gandalf the wizard along with 13 dwarves. The goal is to take back the homeland of the dwarves from the dragon, Smaug, who has attacked and taken over. The journey entails mountains, forests, and creatures such as trolls, goblins, elves, and more. And even though no one sees much potential in the seemingly weak hobbit, Gandalf sees traits of a hero within Bilbo. This journey results in

J.R.R Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” is the prequel to the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy..This book did what it’ ’’’s future predecessors failed to accomplish , keeping the reader at the edge of their seat.

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit that lives in The Shire. One morning Gandalf a wizard comes to his home and marks it. Later, dwarves come to Bilbo’s hobbit hole. Bilbo goes on a quest with Thorin and his Co. While on their quest they face foul orcs, vicious wolves, and giant spiders. Bilbo meets Gollum also known as Smeagol before he was corrupted by the Ring, Smaug the dragon and elves. Towards the end of the book they begin their journey home. At the very end Gandalf and Balin came to visit him.

For years, people of all ages have enjoyed “The Hobbit,” by J.R.R. Tolkien, causing a debate over whether or not this novel should be defined as a ‘children’s book.’ After all, it contains many stereotypes of a children’s book, including moral lessons and character growth, yet, avid fans debate that it includes depth and darkness that heighten it to the level of adults. In the end, does it really matter how people view it from the outside? What might otherwise be important is the content it contains. Bilbo Baggins, a small character who goes on huge adventures; someone who has become known throughout the fantasy world and has left a footprint bigger than a giant’s. However, this seems like an awfully large reputation for somebody who seems so meek and homely towards the beginning of his journey. Luckily, over the course of his pilgrimage to the Lonely Mountain, he grows in ways that have enabled this persona. Not only does he learn about the world he lives in, but he also becomes more courageous and mature throughout the journey as well. This in total transforms him from the weak link of his traveling company, into the person who become invaluable to finding peace and closure from their quest.

The article, Overview of "The Hobbit" written by Don Akers, examines John Tolkien's influential work and informs the reader about the impact that Tolkien aimed for while writing fantasy novels. The author begins with explaining Tolkien's philosophy on the importance of fantasy and mythology within a culture; stating that his main purpose is to link the cultures of the past and present and thus making myths more credible. Myths from the past were borrowed by Tolkien and used to develop his worlds, as mentioned in the article. Acknowledgement bestowed upon Tolkien for laying the strong foundation for future fantasy writers. He then goes on to explain how Tolkien's influence branches beyond writers and even into fantasy role-playing games. To

In 1998 was when it all started ,looking for the perfect area of land suitable for a village of Hobbits, Peter Jackson found the Alexanders family farm while he was on a aerial search suitable for what they needed with pristine rolling grasslands, “like a slice of ancient England” (Wikipedia TLOTR), “looked as though Hobbits had already begun excavations”(Alan Lee ,set decorator).After some negotiations were made with the Alexander family ,shortly after construction begun in March 1999 transforming the landscape into the set for Hobbiton. The New Zealand army also got involved bringing heavy machinery to build a 1.5 kilometer road from the nearest highway to the construction site. Peter Jackson wrote: "I knew Hobbiton needed to be warm, comfortable and feel lived in. By letting the weeds grow through the cracks and establishing hedges and little gardens a year before filming, we ended up with an incredibly real place, not just a film set"(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbiton_Movie_Set).So much detail went into creating the perfect atmosphere for the 37 Hobbit holes ,gardens and even hedges. In December 1999 filming commenced for The Lord of the Rings and lasted for three months. The set, originally built out of untreated timber, ply and polystyrene, was never meant to last, but only for the duration that was needed however it became a place of interest for tourist.