Examples Of Archetypes In The Hobbit

They held a great deal of admiration for their friend who proved his worthiness through his burglaring success. After the final battle, Bilbo talks to Thorin right before the he dies, “‘There is more in you than you know, child of the kindly West. Some courage and some wisdom, blended in the measure’” (Tolkien 290). The dwarf king realized his original opinion of Bilbo was wrong. Thorin found that Bilbo was brave and honorable, not weak and incapable. The rest of the dwarves developed the same opinion as Thorin, “Then the dwarves bowed low before their Gate, but words stuck in their throats. ‘Good-bye and good luck, wherever you fare!’” (Tolkien 294). Originally, the dwarves were almost unwilling to take the little hobbit along on the journey, but by the end, they were struggling to say goodbye to their friend. Bilbo became more than just a burglar to the dwarves, he became a respected

Every author wants their readers to be engrossed in the story whether it be that a character or characters are relatable in some way to the reader, the plot, or the story itself. In order to create the characters or even the plot line the author needs to make it interesting for the reader to read. Authors use multiple stylistic choices throughout their story, and the readers may not even know that they are reading over the choices useless they are purposefully looking for it. In J.R.R Tolkien's book The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is forced to accompany a group of dwarves: Thorin, Balin, Dwalin, Dori, Nori, Ori, Oin, Gloin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Fili, Kili, and Gandalf the wizard. They start their quest to take back their homeland from the dragon Smaug. Throughout the story they experience many difficult tasks, such as walking through a forest that is infested with giant spiders, battling goblins that live in the mountains, and Gollum, a malnourished man in desperate need of a therapist. J.R.R. Tolkien utilizes indirect and direct characterization to help the readers understand the characters and help to justify their actions.

By putting his life in danger Bilbo shows a true example of heroism. Though the dwarves were still skeptical of his abilities, they were starting to take into consideration of what Gandalf had said about this little hobbit. Continuing their adventure the group is attacked by goblins where they are eventually saved by Gandalf. Throughout the turmoil of the attacking goblins Bilbo gets lost in the caves and finds himself alone in the darkness. It is in this event when Bilbo finds Gollum’s ring. Gollum was a sickly looking creature that had been dwelling in the caves for many years. Bilbo used his wits to outsmart the creature by playing a riddle game with him and eventually made it to safety. Having Bilbo win the riddle game shows that his smart and witty mind aids him in becoming the hero. Bilbo wasn’t some tough strong stereotypical super hero, he used his smarts to outwit his foes and to triumph over evil. Though Bilbo at the time did not know the power of the ring that he had retrieved from Gollum’s lair (the power of invisibility), it was his heroic fate that he found it as it assist him in becoming the hero of the story. Fate has it that Bilbo will become a hero, but Bilbo also has the courage on top of his fate to get the dwarves out of life threatening situations.

Many people find the story, “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkein as just an invigorating story of a normally unadventurous hobbit who goes on an adventure. Others may “read between the lines” and see that each event that takes place within the book is a symbol. These symbols are called archetypes. An archetype is basically a symbol or character in a story that represents common experiences, and has become patterns in English literature. In The Hobbit, the archetypes/symbols include: a quest, communion and, death and resurrection/ descent into the underworld.

In the Hero’s Journey, heralds are responsible for introducing the quest to the hero. Not only is Gandalf a mentor, but he is also the herald in The Hobbit. Without Gandalf, the story would almost be non-existent as his archetype’s purpose is to motivate the protagonist to begin the journey. Gandalf’s calling of Bilbo to the journey is introduced during the early stages of the novel (page 15), however, Bilbo does not leave until page 45 where his decision was made on the spot.

He needed to open up to get to know others and have trust in other people instead of following his anger emotion. The whole adventure was to help inspire Thorin to become a better leader for the dwarves. They had more than enough gold, but Thorin wanted to keep all of the gold and does not want to share it with anybody. Gandalf knew Bilbo would help make Thorin realize what is the right thing to do and what is the wrong thing to do, but all of this can be easily change because of wanting more power and wealth. It was a good thing the dwarves and Bilbo went on the adventure together and fought against many villains.

It all started off an ordinary day for a lonely hobbit by the name of Bilbo Baggins, when he met a wizard named Gandalf and accidently invited him over for tea the next day. By the time the next day had arrived Bilbo had forgotten all about Gandalf coming over. Bilbo’s doorbell rung and he assumed it was Gandalf but it wasn’t it was a dwarf by the name of Dwalin and soon after he arrived more dwarfs started arriving and finally so did Gandalf. In all Bilbo had 13 dwarfs and a wizard to feed. They sat

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Thorin and the other dwarves are tricksters. They disrupt Bilbo’s normal day, making him stressed as the author tells us “The poor little hobbit at down in the hall and put his head in his hands”, an action usually portrayed by anxious and stressed out people. This is definitely a disruption to Bilbo. Along the journey, Bilbo and the dwarves become more aquaintenced to each other, with the dwarves praising him like how Balin exclaimed, “Well, it is the first time that even a mouse has crept along carefully and quietly under my very nose and not been spotted.” Thorin and the dwarves eventually become great friends with Bilbo. As Thorin died, he spoke to Bilbo, mentioning “I wish to part in friendship from you,”. Even after the drama with the Arkenstone, he wishes to stay friends with Bilbo beyond the grave. Heros and trickers, we could probably stop there, but there’s one more important character we have not looked

The Hobbit is a sci-fi fantasy tale about the journey of a hobbit that is volunteered by a wizard to take back the inheritance of the dwarves defeating the mighty dragon Smaug. Bilbo, the hobbit is uneasy about the job at first and has his doubts. He builds courage as the novel progresses. Varieties of archetypes of The Hobbit are going to be pointed out symbolizing the author’s plot.

These three characters each play key roles in developing the plot and creating suspense. The hero is represented by Bilbo in this story. On page 4, the author explains,”This hobbit was a very well-to-do hobbit, and his name was Baggins.” Bilbo was a very ordinary hobbit in the beginning.

This is because he was the one to recruit Bilbo and train him. One example of that is on page 8, andalf demands, “In fact I will go as far as to send you on this adventure” (Tolkien 8). Gandalf wants Bilbo to be a part of the adventure, but Bilbo wants nothing of it. One more piece of evidence is on page 150, the text describes, “THen they knew that Gandalf was going to leave them at the very edge of Mirkwood” (Tolkien 150). In the Hero’s Journey it stated that the hero must fight without the help of the mentor, That’s why Gandalf had to leave, but he later comes back on page 295, Gandalf surprises Bilbo, “There is always more about you than anyone expects!” (Tolkien 295). After his business, Gandalf has come back after the “Great Ordeal”. Bilbo had to get through Mirkwood and Smaug by himself. From the start, Gandalf helped shape Bilbo to become the hero that he is. Although he wasn’t there the entire time, he still made a

Bilbo Baggins is the protagonist of The Hobbit. Bilbo Baggins has curly brown hair and thick leathery feet. He was fat in the stomach and was half the height of an adult. He likes having multiple meals a day, and snacks. Bilbo also had long clever fingers. Bilbo is a very respectable individual. He enjoyed staying at home, Bilbo doing something unexpected was unheard of. Before the adventure, he thought highly of his neighbor's opinion about him. When Gandalf chose Bilbo the other dwarves thought that he was unfit for the job. The dwarves did not

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit living in the Shire having a peaceful quiet life in his hobbit hole. One day after living a life of leisure and pleasure he is awakened by a rude knock on his door. In a matter of a few hours he will meet the people that changed his life for good. The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien is a story about a hobbit and his adventure. His adventure starts with a knock on his door by his old Friend Gandalf. Gandalf then promptly asks Bilbo”I am looking for someone to share in an adventure”(tolkien). Bilbo then denies Gandalf and continuous with his usual day until that night. When Bilbo is about to eat his dinner he gets a knock. He opens it to find two dwarves Dwalin and Balin. Bilbo 's shocked but invites them in. Bilbo does this eval times until he 's left with thirteen dwarves Dwalin, Balin, Kili, Fili, Dori, Ori, Nori, Gloin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, and Thorin Oakenshield. They then invite him on a quest that would change his life. During his quest he faces many evils and overcomes them all to become a hero.

They describe hobbits as homely, addicted to consistency and with a great distaste for change. These small beings live in luxury, their pantries full to the brim with food and their smoking pipes finding no shortage of use. Hobbits are so uninterested in adventure that they seem to replace all hobbies with extra meals. Bilbo is hardly an exception to this norm. He expresses a deep mistrust of adventurous situations during his first conversation with Gandalf, and admits that he will not find any candidates for his expedition while in Bag End. “We are plain and quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner! I can’t think what anybody sees in them,” (Tolkien 18). A very clear message, indeed, but what most don’t see is how this attitude is intended to emulate real people. Nobody would like to admit it, but many have grown comfy and complacent in their lives. They take on the position of Bilbo, and every other Hobbit of Bag End. Afraid of danger or change, there is no need to move or attempt new and dangerous activities. Don’t bother with adventure, just have a seat and eat some cakes, it’s time for second breakfast! This cowardly nature is twice presented in the citizens of Lake-Town, of whom are so terrified by the dragon Smaug that they refuse to do anything about the monster. The residents believe the beast is