Essays Tagged: "Bilbo Baggins"

"What do you want in your hero: The Hero Journey of Bilbo Baggins." Essay about Bilbo Baggin's qualities of being a hero. In reference to "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien.

d or terrific accomplishment makes a story. In The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the main character is Bilbo Baggins. This novel is all about Bilbo?s journey to become a hero. When he steals the Arkensto ... a hero. When he steals the Arkenstone and gives it to Bard, we know his journey is complete. While Bilbo?s actions regarding the theft of the Arkenstone may seem somewhat underhanded, it was those ac ...

(4 pages) 120 0 4.6 Mar/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

The Hobbit, Bilbo's Journey by J.R Tolkien

Bilbo's JourneyBefore Bilbo Baggins meets Thorin, he was a tiny and modest creature living as an ord ... his average hobbit hole. Thorin, who plays the role of a guardian angel in this story, watches over Bilbo as he seeks to complete his journey . The series of events that Bilbo has to face on this jour ... orld and stories will be told of him for ages to come. However, there are many obstacles that block Bilbo from completing his journey: Goblins, a creature named Gollum, wolves, and dragons (smaug).The ...

(3 pages) 70 0 3.4 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The hobbit" by J.R.R Tolkien

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit, one of a race of short, timid creatures who live in cozy tunnels and who ... cover 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 B ... the first talk of danger. But Gandalf insists there is more to the little hobbit than meets the eye.Bilbo himself is not sure that he is happy about being chosen burglar. But a part of him does yearn ...

(3 pages) 108 1 3.2 Apr/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien

ions of each place helps the reader understand the history of the area and what the main character, Bilbo Baggins, thought and felt throughout the story. These places were the most important in the de ... ult ones.Two important events take place here: 1) The death of the goblin king. 2) The encounter of Bilbo with Gollum.d) The Moon Patch Clearing - in this place, a clearing in the forest lit by the li ...

(20 pages) 314 6 4.2 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Hobbit" by J.R.R Tolkien. Complete summary of plot, characters, setting, etc

ter different people and different problems, making it more of an adventure.Characters:protagonists:Bilbo Baggins- he is the main character of story. The tiny hobbit is convinced by the great wizard G ... andalf to undertake a long journey with thirteen dwarves to help them retrieve their lost treasure. Bilbo, at first, seems to be of no use to the dwarfs, almost getting them killed by the giant trolls ...

(4 pages) 68 0 3.7 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, was a novel about manners. This essay helps define why manners was significant to the impact of the story.

Tolkien's novel, The Hobbit, manners is significant to the impact of the novel. The main character, Bilbo Baggins, did many things out of politeness, such as joining the dwarves' quest, performing tas ... rming tasks a burglar wasn't required to do, and not killing Gollum when he had the opportunity to. Bilbo's manners had great affect on the outcome of the novel.Firstly, Bilbo joined the dwarves in th ...

(2 pages) 46 0 3.3 Jun/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Why the hobbit is a successful book

time and afternoon snacks considered a hero? In fact, even such a person is considered a hero, and Bilbo Baggins is this person. In The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein, Bilbo is nothing short of a hero. For ... n order. Never would a hobbit decide to leave on a quest of thievery and danger. Like most hobbits, Bilbo enjoys his snug little hole until he is confronted by Gandalf the wizard. After some convincin ...

(4 pages) 72 1 4.3 Aug/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Describe the character and importance of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkein.

Bilbo Baggins has played a very important role in this novel by being the rescuer of the dwarves at ... treasure between the people of Dale and the elves. Besides playing an important role in the novel, Bilbo changes from a timid unadventurous hobbit to a hobbit experiencing thrills, kills, and all sor ... hobbit experiencing thrills, kills, and all sorts of unexpected things. At the start of the novel, Bilbo was a wealthy hobbit respected by his neighbors because of his non-adventurous qualities, and ...

(3 pages) 99 1 2.2 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Hobbit, by JRR. Tolkien. This is a persuasive essay designed to convince the reader to read this book.

Living in his little hobbit-hole in Hobbiton, Bilbo Baggins is not the adventurous type. He is content with his normal life: eating good food, whi ... serving it to his guests, and strolling through the rolling hills watching the sun set. Little did Bilbo know, that one bright morning in May, his life would change as a result of a few unexpected gu ... ains memorable characters, in accord with an editor of Barnes&Noble.com, in which he mentions, "Bilbo Baggins, the polite and peaceful hobbit; Gandalf, the wise and powerful wizard; the eerie and ...

(2 pages) 50 0 3.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Literary criticism of the literary elements in "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien.

ls who are easily overlooked, but manage to have great and successful journeys. Such is the case in Bilbo Baggins from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Mr. Baggins is a simple hobbit that is swept away in ... Hobbit definitely contains messages to two very different audiences.To both perspectives, however, Bilbo is not a traditional hero. He is viewed as a "low- mimetic hero" (Crabbe 55). This means that ...

(6 pages) 129 2 4.9 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Hobbit: Biblo Baggins Character Growth.

Bilbo Baggin's Character GrowthIn J.R.R Tolkien's, The Hobbit, the heroic nature of the main charact ... rated through a series of mental and physical challenges that are depicted in this novel. At first, Bilbo is foreseen as a humble, timid, and cowardly character but as he advances in growth within eac ... is transformed into a respectable character that shows leadership and confidence in helping others. Bilbo finally shows his courage and bravery when a giant spider attacks him, when he saves the dwarv ...

(4 pages) 60 0 4.0 Sep/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Biblo Baggins of "The Hobbit" by J. R. R. Tolkien Character Analysis.

Bilbo Baggins in the novel, The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, is a clever character. In the beginning ... bit by J. R. R. Tolkien, is a clever character. In the beginning of the tale, the dwarfs considered Bilbo as a worthless grocer rather than a burglar (Tolkien 18). Later on in their journey, the dwarf ... t thing that anyone would think of when they hear the word "hero" is strength and ability. However, Bilbo Baggins is not that type of hero. He used his humor and intelligence to aid him in saving his ...

(3 pages) 63 2 4.7 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Fellowship Of The Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien.

The book starts off with Frodo and Bilbo Baggins planning a big birthday party for Bilbo. As they are planning, Gandalf, a wizard, arri ... y are planning, Gandalf, a wizard, arrives to help them set up the party. Near the end of the party Bilbo gives a speech to all the other Hobbits in the town. Once his speech is finished he disappears ...

(3 pages) 26 0 3.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R. Tolkien.

rs after he receives the ring and while enduring his separation he displays a few traits of a hero. Bilbo Baggins leaves the ring behind and Gandalf gives Frodo the ring to take to Rivendell. He is se ... e does not know where he is going and doesn't know anything about the ring. Frodo is separated from Bilbo Baggins and has to leave the Shire. These are two incredibly large changes for Frodo because h ...

(3 pages) 38 0 3.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Transformation of Bilbo Baggins" Thoroughly describe Bilbo's growth as a leader,Tolkien's methods of characterization throughout the thematic journney.

y in reality. This reality-link is present in characters of The Hobbit, especially the protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. Tolkien used many methods of characterization to create his characters, namely physic ... ers' actions. Of the three, the link between reality and fantasy is strongest in the description of Bilbo's mentality and actions. The journey Bilbo and the company of Dwarves embark on is at once adv ...

(6 pages) 60 0 4.6 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Hobbit, summary

This book is about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins.He is used to eating and relaxing in a comfy hobbit hole, but what he doesn't know is ... at he is about to be taken a wonderful ,scary adventure! It starts when Gandalf the wizard comes to Bilbo's door with many dwarfs. Though Bilbo refuses the trip Gandalf wont accept because he knows Bi ... some trolls and decide to pickpocket them, but that is a bad idea. They escape eventually. Second, bilbo gets stuck in a cold cave with Gollum a slimy creature who plays riddles with him so he can wi ...

(1 pages) 47 1 3.8 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring By J.R.R. Tolkien

the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien is a fantasy book. On the 111th birthday of Bilbo Baggins, he decides that the ring he found is no longer of use to him and he passes is down to ... at the ring he found is no longer of use to him and he passes is down to Frodo, his younger cousin. Bilbo decides to go on an adventure to see the mountains and experience their beauty. This is the ri ...

(3 pages) 49 0 3.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Wtie a book report on 'The Hobbit' by JRR Tolkein. Should be at least 3 pages.

imes and especially enjoy reading the Fellowship Of The Ring afterwards.The Hobbit is a story about Bilbo Baggins, a small elf-like creature, often referred as a hobbit, who is abruptly taken away fro ... savage wolves, giant spiders, and other great dangers. Gandalf, the town wizard and sorcerer, takes Bilbo along with other homeless dwarves and goes on a never-to-be-forgotten adventure. Their goal is ...

(6 pages) 62 0 3.8 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Analyzing Style: J. R. R. TOLKIEN'S THE HOBBIT

o contain the attention of the average teenage reader. The follows the adventures of a hobbit, name Bilbo Baggins as he explores the realms of Middle Earth with a wizard and a band of dwarves to slay ... of the dragon, war threatens to break out between the humans and the elves against the dwarves and Bilbo. Peace is achieved just before an army of goblins and wargs marches on the elves, humans and d ...

(6 pages) 35 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

How Bilbo's Journey in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is Similar to the everyday hero's journey.

more than he has any idea of himself."(The Hobbit). In J.R.R. Tolkien's, The Hobbit, a hobbit named Bilbo goes on a journey. This journey is similar to the everyday hero's journey. The everyday ... hen, the "hero" isn't really important anymore and he or she goes back to their normal life. Bilbo is an unassuming hero. He does not know where he's going, or why he's going there really. He i ...

(1 pages) 30 0 1.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers