Themes and Story of the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Themes and Story of the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hobbit written by J.R.R. Tolkien, is a famous tale of fantasy. This book appeals to almost all ages. The Hobbit is full of mystical creatures, daring adventures, and many exciting characters like giant spiders, orcs, shapeshifters, elves, wargs, and a dragon. The Hobbit is about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. He sets out on a journey with a wizard and thirteen other dwarves. One the way many different and exciting things happen. They all leave their homes to help Thorin retrieve the treasure that was taken over by Smaug, the evil dragon. J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit is so well written that it makes people want to read the entire trilogy (Lord of the Rings). No other fantasy fiction author gives as strong descriptions of environments, characters and story as well as Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is the one who leads the Dwarves to the Lonely Mountain to find their treasure. In all this confusion, Bilbo discovers within himself a vast amount of strength and courage.
The book begins with Bilbo Baggins enjoying a pipe after breakfast. Gandalf, a wizard, stops by to have a chat with Bilbo. He informs Bilbo that he is looking for someone to go on an adventure with him. The next day, Bilbo hears his doorbell and he remembers inviting Gandalf for tea, but instead of the wizard at the door, there is a group of dwarves-thirteen in all.
Their names are Dwalin, Balin, Kili, Fili, Dori, Nori, Ori, Oin, Gloin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur and Thorin. Thorin, son of the dwarf king, outlines a plan on how to regain the treasure stolen by the dragon Smaug. Bilbo is shocked to find out that these plans involve him! The quest begins when they venture into the Lone-lands. When it starts to pour, they stop to investigate a light. There Bilbo finds three trolls bickering over food. Bilbo decides to live up to his title of “the burglar”, and attempts to pickpocket one of the trolls. However, they quickly capture him. The dwarves see what’s going on and try to save poor Bilbo. All of them except Thorin are caught. Thorin formulates a plan to free them but fails. Gandalf returns and occupies the...