Essays Tagged: "Smaug"

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

hat block Bilbo from completing his journey: Goblins, a creature named Gollum, wolves, and dragons (smaug).The first obstacle Bilbo and his friends run into are the goblins, wicked and savage creature ...

(3 pages) 70 0 3.4 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Personal opinion of The Hobbit by Tolkien

sent Bilbo inalong. Only because it was in his contract. When Bilboreached the treasure room where Smaug was soundasleep. Bilbo put on his ring and grabbed from thetreasure pile a great two handled c ... grabbed from thetreasure pile a great two handled cup and returnedquickly back to the dwarves.When Smaug awakes, he goes into a fierce fiery andgoes to find the thief and the dwarves narrowly escapet ...

(3 pages) 41 0 3.7 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The hobbit" by J.R.R Tolkien

h 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 ... y on him, just as Gandalf foretold.Bilbo and the dwarves finally reach Lonely Mountain, the home of Smaug the dragon. The dwarves send Bilbo down a secret passage to the dragon's lair. Bilbo has more ...

(3 pages) 108 1 3.2 Apr/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

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

After the fall of his kingdom, the treasure that belonged to his father was lost to the evil dragon Smaug. He leads the other twelve dwarfs in hopes of regaining the treasure and his kingdom.Gandalf- ... attle of the Five Armies to help defeat the goblins and and the wargs.Bard- He is the man who slays Smaug and becomes the new master of the town where the men dwell on Long Lake.antagonists:the 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.

s only requirements as a burglar was to help them steal back their treasure from the greedy dragon, Smaug. When the dwarves request that Bilbo should inspect Smaug's den, Bilbo accepts the duty out of ... politeness and kindness. Bilbo even goes as far as accepting the duty three times! When inspecting Smaug's den, Bilbo discovers that Smaug has a weak spot. With that information, The Bard slays Smaug ...

(2 pages) 46 0 3.3 Jun/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

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

s they travel through the dark Forest of Mirkwood, past the City on the Lake, and battle the dragon Smaug the Magnificent to reclaim their long-lost treasure. You'll be sure to like this book due to t ... rlying the story is essentially the fight between pure evil and complete good. Tolkien writes about Smaug the Dragon, who represents evil: "There he lay, a vast red-golden dragon, fast asleep; a thrum ...

(2 pages) 50 0 3.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

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

never-to-be-forgotten adventure. Their goal is to find the treasure stolen by an evil dragon called Smaug and give it back to who it was stolen from.Bilbo Baggins is the main character in the story, s ... ing Rivendell, Forests of The Northern and Mirkwood, finally ending up at the Lonely Mountain where Smaug the dragon lives.The story starts in The Shire, in Bilbo's house when suddenly and unexpectedl ...

(6 pages) 62 0 3.8 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

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

explores the realms of Middle Earth with a wizard and a band of dwarves to slay the dragon known as Smaug and reclaim the treasure of the dwarven mines of old. Along the way, the merry band encounters ... within the Misty Mountains, the creature Gollum, giant spiders, dark elves, and finally the dragon Smaug. Ensuing the slaying of the dragon, war threatens to break out between the humans and the elve ...

(6 pages) 35 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong versus The Hobbit by Tolkien. this essay is a comparison between the two books.

s forced to help the Dwarves, led by Thorin, to reclaim his treasure which was stolen by the dragon Smaug. Bilbo would have to be the burglar, the person who steals the treasure. But in the story Bilb ... he Hobbit Bilbo not only helped, but was a key member of Thorn's group. Bilbo found what the Dragon Smaug's weak spot is, he saved the dwarves from the goblins by calling Gandalf, he saved the group f ...

(3 pages) 23 0 3.7 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Comparative Essays

The Hobbit

n son of the dwarf king starts to outline a plan on how to regain the treasure stolen by the dragon Smaug. Biblo is shocked to realize these plans involve him. He then realizes that Gandalf has tricke ... hich ends at the Lonely Mountain. It is there that the treasure of Thorins' ancestors is guarded by Smaug. The quest begins and the party meets at the Green Dragon Inn. From there they venture into th ...

(5 pages) 16 0 0.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Hobbit By: J.R.R. Tolkien

conflict in this novel is ultimately the acquisition of the lost treasure of the dwarves hoarded by Smaug (the great dragon under the mountain). This treasure actually has great physical and sentiment ...

(1 pages) 15 0 0.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

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

ifur, Bofur en Bombur. Zij willen hun schat en hun huis de 'Lonely Mountain' terug hebben. De draak Smaug heeft hun grootvader, die toen koning was, van Thorin verjaagd en zo de schat en de berg in be ...

(6 pages) 20 0 5.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien Book Report

as to go on a quest to go with some dwarves (listed above) to get some treasure that a dragon named Smaug had stolen. The little hobbit really didn't want to go, but the wizard whose name was Gandalf ... Bilbo's invisibility ring, but at least they won! Now all that they had to do was kill the dragon (Smaug).Amazingly, the dwarves and the hobbit didn't have to do a thing. While Smaug was out to look ...

(2 pages) 45 0 3.0 Apr/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

J.R.R.Tolkien-The Hobbit

It tells the miraculous story of the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins who travels east to steal a treasure from Smaug, a terrible dragon.AuthorJohn Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in South Africa in 1892 to English ... portance.He is the heir of the Kings of the dwarven realm "Erebor", the Lonely Mountain. Years ago, Smaug the Terrible, a giant dragon, conquered Erebor, destroying most of its inhabitants and collect ...

(9 pages) 44 0 3.8 May/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

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

en dwarves who were after their long ago taken, but never forgotten treasure. The last evil dragon, Smaug, who overtook the dwarf kingdom of Lonely Mountain many years ago, took this desired treasure. ... ease.Bilbo, Thorin, and the others did finally escape and even though the road became less terrible Smaug still lied ahead. They reached the village of the Lakemen who lived at the base of the Lonely ...

(8 pages) 25 0 3.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Hobbit": A Dragon's Curse

en dwarves who were after their long ago taken, but never forgotten treasure. The last evil dragon, Smaug, who overtook the dwarf kingdom of Lonely Mountain many years ago, took this desired treasure. ... ease.Bilbo, Thorin, and the others did finally escape and even though the road became less terrible Smaug still lied ahead. They reached the village of the Lakemen who lived at the base of the Lonely ...

(8 pages) 11 0 3.0 Jul/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Hobbit" - Novel Presentation

bbit Bilbo Baggins and his group set out on a journey to restore a treasure from a dreadful dragon, Smaug.AuthorJohn Ronald Reuel Tolkien was of English decent and was born in a town called Bloemfonte ... the clan of dwarves. He is rightful owner of the gold that lies beneath the Lonely Mountain, which Smaug the evil dragon stole. Thorin is the son of Thror, whom is the king under the mountain. Thorin ...

(6 pages) 32 0 3.0 Feb/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Hobbit, The

Gandalf asked him to go with them to Lonely Mountain to help steal back the treasure and land that Smaug (the evil dragon) had stolen from their forefathers. Bilbo gladly joined the travelers.Soon, t ...

(1 pages) 7 0 0.0 Dec/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Hobbit

of Dale was also known to be wealthy. One day, it was all taken from the dwarves by the evil dragon Smaug. Smaug came to take into his possession the wealth of the dwarves and also destroyed the town ... group was about to set off for their final destination, the Lonely Mountain, where the evil dragon Smaug ruled. The master of Lake-town"¦ "had never thought that the dwarves would actually dar ...

(8 pages) 1377 0 0.0 Aug/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Hobbit

e going to the Lonely Mountain in the East to reclaim their family's treasure from the great dragon Smaug. Along the way, the company gets into trouble with goblins, spiders, and other malevolent crea ... magic ring that he takes from a strange, dark creature named Gollum. Bilbo even manages to discover Smaug's weak spot, which allows the dragon to be killed and the treasure freed. Thorin's unwillingne ...

(4 pages) 1374 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature