Analysis Of The Book The Hobbit - 1136 Words

In the great modern classic, The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, Wizard Gandalf, and a company of rambunctious dwarves go on an extraordinary adventure. On this unexpected journey, they have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug. The novel’s central conflict has to deal with Bilbo struggle with his adventurous, brave inner-self. 2. The leading character in the novel is Bilbo Baggins; the protagonist risks his status in his community. The Baggins are considered by the people of Bag end â€Å"very respectable, not only because most of them were rich, but also because they never had any adventures or did anything unsuspected†¦ (pg.3).† But, Bilbo wants to go on an adventure and be brave and especially do right by the dwarves.†¦show more content†¦The reader watches as Bilbo becomes the hero. Later on in chapter 12, Mr. Baggins is forced to enter the mountain, and with the help of his invisibility ring he is able to slip into the cave and steal a cup. I believe that particular event is important because this is the first thing Bilbo has really stolen. This chapter is where he succeeds and reaches his goal. He vowed to help Thorin and company retrieve their stolen treasure and he did. 5. The action begins to rise on page 28 when Bilbo decides to join the men on their conquest. The climax of the novel occurs in chapter 8, flies and spiders when Bilbo becomes his own hero by killing a spider. The protagonist’s inner conflict is resolved when he returns home and no longer cares about his stature in his community. When he is comfortable being Bilbo, the adventurer. 6. In the novel, The Hobbit, the author J.R.R. Tolkien tells the story in third person. 7. Mr. Tolkien stuck close to the character of Bilbo. by using this style of writing the narrator achieves a anonymous, mysterious atmosphere. 8. The narrator is telling this story in order to inform someone, and does not have anything to lose by sharing the story. 11. The main character or protagonist of the story’s name is Bilbo Baggins. He lives in a hole