Importance Of Songs In The Hobbit

Since the publication of The Hobbit in 1937, critical readers have argued over whether the book is a fantasy, a fairy tale, a fable, a romance, an epic, or a novel. Classifying the book is one way of explaining its strengths and weaknesses and understanding the immense appeal it has held for many decades. The Hobbit seems to be about much more than its surface narrative, but Tolkien was adamant that it was not an allegory and said he much preferred history, whether real or invented, to allegory. The book is not a novel in the tradition of the great realistic novels of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; it is much closer to the idea of a romance, a genre that accommodates the improbable and even the supernatural. It is probably most accurate

“But men remembered little of all that, though some still sang old songs of the dwarf-kings of the Mountain, Thror and Dragon, and the fall of the lords of Dale.” (Tolkien 176)

The Hobbit, written by John R. R. Tolkien, is a fantasy novel published on September 21, 1937. It was written as a prelude to the famous series, The Lord of the Rings, written seventeen years later. The Hobbit introduces the reader to an incredibly immersive fantasy world, that enriches the reader into its epic storyline. The story takes place in a land called Middle-earth, a land filled with enchanting surprises and magical wonders. It was the perfect playground for Tolkien to develop his main character Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo Baggins was a small hobbit, who unaware in the beginning would become a large role in the plot. It is through this character that Tolkien implemented the theme of heroism into the story. Bilbo’s

The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien is said to be one of the greatest children's novels of all time. The novel, due to its use of such characters as goblins, elves, trolls, giants, and others is in tradition, a fairy tale. The tale centers on a small hobbit by the name of Bilbo Baggins. It follows the journey of a band of dwarves, a wizard named Gandalf, and their robber, Bilbo on their way to retrieving treasure that had long been taken away from them. The hobbit traveled all over Middle-Earth, beginning with Bilbo's tiny hobbit-hole in the ground, to Mirkwood forest, to finally reaching the Mountain in which the dragon Smaug lives. Tolkien uses a large amount of imagery in his writing which can been seen through settings in The Hobbit. The

The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien is said to be one of the greatest children's novels of all time. The novel, due to its use of such characters as goblins, elves, trolls, giants, and others is in tradition, a fairy tale. The tale centers on a small hobbit by the name of Bilbo Baggins. It follows the journey of a band of dwarves, a wizard named Gandalf, and their robber, Bilbo on their way to retrieving treasure that had long been taken away from them. The hobbit traveled all over Middle-Earth, beginning with Bilbo's tiny hobbit-hole in the ground, to Mirkwood forest, to finally reaching the Mountain in which the dragon Smaug lives. Tolkien uses a large amount of imagery in his writing which can been seen through settings in The Hobbit. The

Can it be imagined, going on an unexpected adventure with the risk of never coming back and, as if this were not enough, with a group of people that aren’t reliable or trustworthy? This is why fellowship, the companionship and friendship of people who share the same interests, is very important. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is a fantasy novel and children’s book based on the quest of a group of 13 dwarves, a hobbit, and a wizard with the goal of recovering a horde of treasure stolen and guarded by a dragon. During the quest the author develops several themes which quickly grab the reader’s attention. Throughout Tolkien’s literature, the theme that stands out the most is the importance of fellowship because the main character, Bilbo Baggins, impersonates such value and is demonstrated by his actions of saving the dwarves of the spider, helping the dwarves escape of the wood elves prison

Going forward, in this essay, topics such as heroism and transformity will be strongly analyzed through quotes directly from the book The Hobbit and opinions formed while reading. Through the book The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien is able to show how a hero isn’t always the typical buff and boots with a cape on his back kind of person. Tolkien shows the reader that a hero is made by the struggles he conquers and isn’t just a perfect character thrown into the beginning of the story.

Sheltered in the utopian-like Shire, they live a life of comfort, peace, and joy, with lots of heavy eating, smoking, and drinking. The hobbits are almost childlike in their blissful ignorance to the problems outside of their home. With a few exceptions within the Took family specifically, they seem to value the comfortable status-quo over adventure and ambition. Their poems and songs corroborate this value, largely made up of drinking songs and silly descriptions of clumsy monsters. One drinking song, performed by Frodo, Pippin, and Sam, shows the ignorant optimism and isolation that defines the entire race. The lines, “Rain may fall and wind may blow,/ And many miles be still to go,/ But under a tall tree I will lie,/ And let the clouds go sailing by.” (Tolkien 1, 101), are parallel to the general Hobbit’s attitude to the problems that lie outside the Shire, and eventually within it at the end of the third volume. However, the lines also hint at the strong resilience and optimism all four Hobbits display throughout the entire story. The characters constantly look back at the Shire and reminisce about the peaceful lifestyle, safety and comfort that is so valued there. Whenever the Ringwraiths pursue the four companions throughout the Shire, an optimistic travelling, drinking, or even bath song is close by to remind the Hobbits of what they are fighting for: the safety and preservation of their home and the people in it.

Music plays an imperative role in J.R.R Tolkien’s fantasy The Hobbit. It provides the reader with key insight into a character’s role in the story, and the type of creature they are. While there are only a few songs throughout the story, each one has a vital message that pertains to either the characters or the plot. The three different songs sung by the dwarves, elves, and goblins all vary in tone, content, and structure, but all play a part in the development of Tolkien’s characters.

The song I have constructed has several morals and important messages in it. It basically describes the plot and storyline of the Hobbit, and then extracts important messages in the book and relates it to the real world. The plot it is describing is that Bilbo Baggins, a young hobbit who is satisfied in his hobbit hole, but expands his mind by getting inspired by Gandalf to go on an adventure. Bilbo experiences many challenges but his final encounter against Smaug describes how the plot forms. With the encounter of Smaug, all of the group's plans escalate and when the dragon attacks the Lake Town and destroys it. This Allows the character Bard to redeem himself showing another moral. It is never too late to ask for forgiveness. With that plot

The Hobbit is a classic example of a fool’s errand written as a children’s tale. Thirteen dwarves, a hobbit, and a wizard journey across Middle Earth to face a centuries-old dragon that decades earlier obliterated the combined armies of the dwarves. And yet, against all odds, this pack of misfits succeeds in their quest, reclaiming Erebor, killing the dragon, and renewing the line of Durin. The Hobbit is moralistic in nature; it never intends to showcase the literal triumph of the heroes over the dragon, but rather the victory of one set of values over another. The dwarves’ companionship, sacrifice, and heroism defeat the dragon’s antagonistic, materialist, and isolated nature. Many tales throughout the ages echo this classic theme: love

“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit,” writes J.R.R. Tolkien. Within Tolkien’s famous novel The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, thirteen dwarves, and a wizard named Gandalf embark on a journey to reclaim the dwarves’ long-forgotten gold. Although the story seems to be completely original and made of fresh ideas, it is actually influenced by previous literature, like other common novels. Many legends of King Arthur, with unknown authors, influenced J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.

The Hobbit (There and Back Again) is an absolutely wonderful classical book. In fact, it has been made into a three part movie series, two of which have already been released. The two movies that have been released will be what I am covering in this report.

One of the most fundamental concepts of human nature is balance, which Tolkien achieves using contrast and parallelism in his writing style. Every level of his writing, from the syntax to the story elements, reflects this idea. For instance, as one literary analyst comments, his“heavy usage of a coordinating conjunction and the resultant parallelism in multiple clauses, often grouped in one sentence, is a stylistic feature … worth noting on its own.” (Reid ). In other words, he repeats certain words or phrases (in this case the word “and”) to help connect and compare elements of the story. An example of this can be seen in this excerpt from The Hobbit in the chapter entitled “Fire and Water” (another example of his use of contrast), describing the attack and defeat of Smaug, the dragon, on a lake town, Esgaroth:

The word “genre” is defined as a category of artistic composition, whether that art be painting, music, or literature. Genres are always defined by an origin point, the first and most essential example of its kind. In the case of literature, these are known as classical books. Novels and stories that are responsible for developing or popularizing a certain style, or theme. An easy example of a classical book responsible for creating genres could be The Hobbit. A fantasy novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien to entertain his children and keep track of the bedtime stories he continuously told them. Tolkien’s wonderous stories bore a new era of creation, seeing the continuation of the story in Lord of the Rings, and becoming the basis for modern fantasy