...manifestations of the signs of a long foretold prophecy describing the end of a force of evil, Bilbo Baggins (the eponymous hobbit) is enlisted, by Gandalf the grey wizard, to embark on a quest and his fellow comrades with the 12 dwarves and the wizard to reclaim the lost kingdom of the dwarves. Viewing this premise from my lens, Bilbo, Thorin, Gandalf and company are collectively considered as the force of good to fight the evil in the land.. From the first five chapters, Bilbo can be perceived as a risk averse individual who is totally oblivious to the spirit of adventure within him. As such, he is described as living a relatively inconspicuous life in the hobbit community. One characterized by being predictable, unadventurous and enjoying the simple pleasures of the Shire. In stark contrast to the above description of Bilbo’s personality, being adventurous is summarily presented as hereditary in the Baggins’ lineage. This is seen in the first chapter where Bilbo’s genealogy is described by Gandalf in justification of his choice of Bilbo to embark on the mission. This also forms the conviction with which Gandalf presents Bilbo to Thorin and company as a “skilled burglar” with the requisite skills for the journey at hand. Bilbo’s acceptance of the mission was an action indicative of his “reluctant willingness” to step out of his comfort zone (his hobbit hole and community) - a transforming experience in which he: • Discovers his thirst for adventure. • Learned both...
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...Question 1: What was your most memorable moment? My most memorable moment in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien was when the Dwarves came to Bilbo’s house and asked him to join the journey to defeat Smaug and he accepts to go on the journey. I liked this moment mainly because Bilbo had shown lot of valiantry in this moment. Bilbo showed bravery because he did not want people to think of him as a scared person even though Hobbits are not supposed to live a treacherous and adventurous life but, Bilbo had known that he could be different. This can relate to my life when I had gone to an Adventure park. The Adventure park had many obstacles and zip lines. I was a little bit scared at first because the course seemed intimidating but I was brave and...
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...on the Trolls, he accepts his fear: “Yes, I am afraid trolls do behave like that, even those with only one head each.” (Tolkien, pg. 35). However he fills himself with courage and goes on with the mission: “ He was very much alarmed, as well as disguised; he wishes himself a hundred miles away, and yet-and yet somehow he could not go straight back to Thorin and Company empty-handed. So he stood and hesitated in the shadows. Of the various burglarious proceedings he had heard of picking the trolls’ pockets seemed the least difficult, so at last he crept behind a tree just behind William.” (Tolkien, pg. 35). The Took side of him was taking over but he was not aware of it. It is in chapter five “ Riddles in the Dark” where Bilbo starts his real...
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...Journal 3: “He felt a different person , and much fiercer and bolder in spite of an empty stomach. (Tolkien Page 156). The author develops a proud theme at this point in the novel. After an encounter with spiders in the Lonely Mountain Bilbo becomes proud when he was able to take on the spiders all by himself. The authors uses positive and motivational words to describe what is going on. “It was not very long before he discovered; but that belongs to the next chapter and the beginning of another adventure in which the hobbit again showed us his usefulness” (page 170). Throughout this point in the novel the author is really emphasizing that there is a progression in Bilbo’s character. There is an importance in the growth that he is experiences...
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...character sketch of Batman/Bruce Wayne and focus on his development. To what extent can Batman be said to be a vigilante? Quite withdrawn. Not very social like he was in the movies before. He sees that Gotham is under attack and even though he has retired, he feels a commitment to protect his city. Batman is definitely a vigilante. Takes matters into his own hands. 4. Compare Batman to Bilbo. They are both on a mission. Which similarities/dissimilarities do you see? Batman is more like a ”serious” and obvious hero. Fighting hard with incredible powers. Bilbo is a more nice and ”lucky” type. Most of the things he experiences is accidentialy. 5. We know that adventurous blood runs in Bilbo’s veins (the Took side). What ’drives’ Batman on his mission? He is sort of the citys protector. He has a responsibility. 6. Characterise Bane (briefly) Pretty determined and intelligent. Ruthless. 7. What similarities/dissimilarities (in The Hobbit and The Dark Knight Rises) do you notice when it comes to villains? The fact that The hobbit is whole other genre compared the dark knight rises. The white orc is more primitive, but still powerfull where Bane is powerfull too but making use of electronic devices etc. 8. What is Blake’s role in the film? What is suggested at the end of the film? 9. Comment on the end of the film (include cinematic...
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...Everyone has their moment to shine out brighter than Polaris. Whether it is a total accidental moment of change, or a proud an outstanding moment. In the novel The Hobbit, Bilbo has two different sides of his family. The audacious Tookish and the laid back Baggins. Throughout his adventure with the dwarves and Gandalf, Bilbo shows some interesting moments from the Tookish side of his family. Some of these moments are his bravery to steal,, his courage to walk on, and his narrow escape from Gollum. To start Bilbo's adventure,his first task as the robber is to pickpocket trolls. It took some of Bilbo’s courage and bravery to do it though. Bilbo encountered them because he was sent on a mission to sent to investigate a fire, and he found the terrifying site of trolls tearing through roast mutton. Bilbo stayed put, even in the circumstance of being in the presence of two giant beings that could possibly end his life. Bilbo took up the courage and attempted a pickpocket from the trolls. Bilbo may have not succeeded with his first robbery, but someone else succeeded with theirs. To follow along with his plight beginning, he had the courage to still walk on with the circumstances. When the dwarves and Bilbo ventured too far and got caught and suffered, Bilbo walked on after that with no no open argueing. He didn’t exempt...
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...i FOREWORD ______________________________________________________________________________iii Of the Beginning of Days ____________________________________________________________________ 12 Of Aulë and Yavanna _______________________________________________________________________ 17 Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor____________________________________________ 19 Of Thingol and Melian ______________________________________________________________________ 24 Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië _______________________________________________________ 25 Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor________________________________________________________ 28 Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor ____________________________________________________ 30 Of the Darkening of Valinor__________________________________________________________________ 33 Of the Flight of the Noldor ___________________________________________________________________ 35 Of the Sindar______________________________________________________________________________ 42 Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor __________________________________________________ 45 Of Men __________________________________________________________________________________ 49 Of the Return of the Noldor __________________________________________________________________ 50 Of Beleriand and Its Realms__________________________________________________________________ 56 Of the Noldor in Beleriand...
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...I DO NOT OWN THIS FOREWORD ______________________________________________________________________________iii Of the Beginning of Days ____________________________________________________________________ 12 Of Aulë and Yavanna _______________________________________________________________________ 17 Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor____________________________________________ 19 Of Thingol and Melian ______________________________________________________________________ 24 Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië _______________________________________________________ 25 Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor________________________________________________________ 28 Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor ____________________________________________________ 30 Of the Darkening of Valinor__________________________________________________________________ 33 Of the Flight of the Noldor ___________________________________________________________________ 35 Of the Sindar______________________________________________________________________________ 42 Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor __________________________________________________ 45 Of Men __________________________________________________________________________________ 49 Of the Return of the Noldor __________________________________________________________________ 50 Of Beleriand and Its Realms__________________________________________________________________ 56 Of the Noldor in...
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