...In chapter twelve “Inside Transformation”, for example, he is the first one to go and check out Smaug, in spite of his fear: “ He was trembling with fear, but his little face was set and grim. Already he was a very different hobbit from the one that had run out without a pocket-handkerchief from Bag-End long ago. He had not had a pocket-handkerchief for ages. He loosened his dagger in its sheath, tightened his belt, and went on.” (Tolkien, pg.212). This is a magnificent act of bravery, not even the other dwarves were up to the challenge but Bilbo. Finally, in the last chapter, “ The Last Stage”, Bilbo Baggins returned back to his hometown. At his arrival he discovered that most his furniture were sold: “It was nearly lunchtime, and most of the things had already been sold, for various prices from next to nothing to old songs (as is not usual at auctions).” (Tolkien, pg. 303). But for the new Bilbo this was irrelevant. The protagonist not only lost his goods also his fame as a “respectable hobbit” vanished: “ he was in fact held by the hobbits of the neighbourhood to be “queer”-except by his nephews and nieces on the Took side, but even they were not encouraged in their friendship but their elders.“(Tolkien, pg. 304). Bilbo might have lost the respect of the other hobbits; on the other hand he had gained something more valuable,...
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...How would someone go from average Joe to incredible hero in a short period of time? This question is answered simply in The Hobbit written by J.R.R. Tolkien; where the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins’s peace is interrupted by 13 dwarves and a wizard. The group claims that they need a burglar for the upcoming quest to take back the dwarves’ mountain which is defended by the dragon Smaug. After disagreeing and some persuasive banter from the wizard, Bilbo agrees and their quest begins. Bilbo’s character change is most evident in his thoughts and actions. In the beginning of the story Bilbo was a shy, timid, Hobbit who would never leave his house, and by the end he was completely confident in himself. On page three of the book after Gandalf proposes the...
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...Simile: As he came hurtling down like a thunderbolt. Explanation: Bilbo was running to catch up with the dwarfs. When he was coming down he made thunder like sounds. Symbolism: Bilbo’s development into a hero, which represents a common person into a hero. Explanation: Bilbo becomes an adventurous person as he went further into the journey. Bilbo discovered inner strength that was used to protect the dwarfs. Onomatopoeia: when Gollum makes gulping sounds with his throat. Bard shot the dragon and it made a hiss noise. Explanation: Every time Gollum would try to guess a riddle that Bilbo gave him he would make a gulping sound with his throat to figure it out. The dragon made a hiss noise after it was shot by Bard. Metaphor: The winds broke up the grey clouds, and a waning moon appeared above the hills between the flying rags. Explanation: Shiloh was giving an example of how the moon appeared. Of how beautiful it was to him. Allusions: sitting on a rock with in a subterranean lake. Explanation: Gollum thinking of where he lived. Also thinking of the castle above him. Quote 1: “Let’s have no more argument. I have chosen Bilbo Baggins and that ought to be Enough for all of you. If I say he is a burglar , a burglar he is, or will be when the time Comes. There is a lot more than he was any idea of himself. You may possibly all live to thank me yet.” ...
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...Fu 1 Nathan Fu Ms. Hallford English 9H Period #3 10--12 The Hero Within Everyone will make the step to become a hero from humble and simple beginnings. Of course, the move to become a hero is not easy and they will face many obstacles and trials that will test the strength of their friendship. However, the hero will develop traits that will shape and mold to to prepare them for their final test. Our hero will transition from the known world where he thinks he know who he is and descend down into the Nadir, the darkest and lowest point in their journey, where he will be tested both physically and mentally. That is the case for Bilbo Baggins, a shy and reluctant hobbit in J.R.R Tolkein's The Hobbit, who was protected from the perils and dangers of the real world in the comfort of his hobbit-hole. In his journey, Bilbo has to make many judgments that leave him torn between his loyalty to his friends and doing the right thing. But it is these obstacles that fully initializes him as a true hero. In the beginning of the story, Bilbo seemed like the most unlikely hero when Gandalf and thirteen dwarves came and asked for him to join them on the quest, but in the end, Bilbo faces many situations, challenges and develop traits like selflessness, courage ,and wisdom that is essential to all heroes and will ultimately determine and define who he is, and whether if he will succeed as a hero or not. A hero will rise when there is a call for a challenge and they could accept two choices: fight...
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...will be analysed before and after their journey to which the effects of journeys will be expressed to the audience. Mark Twain’s Huck Finn through his ignorance of ‘racism’ within his society provides a motive for Huck’s transformation in his journey. Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain gives way to the protagonist Huck who during the starting phase of the Picaresque novel is shown to have a limited view on the world through his lack of education and is oblivious to the unethical views of his society. Huck’s ignorance is symbolised with his comment on the Widow’s refusal of his smoking “That is just the way with some people. They get down on a thing when they don’t know nothing about it.” This quote used for a smaller issue can be seen to highlight the Huck’s own lack of knowledge regarding “racism”, to which the novel’s key theme is revealed to the audience. Parallel to Huck Finn, Lord of the Ring’s Frodo Baggins easygoing and oblivious nature of the outside world is used to contrast the irreversible effects of the great journey into Mordor. While the trilogy’s human heroes, such as Aragorn, thrive in the wars and political intrigue of Middle-earth, hobbits seem to prefer to be far from the center of action. This separation engenders in hobbits a kind of innocence showing their ignorance of the outside world,...
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