Hobbit on an Adventure

In this novel, The Hobbit, by J.R.R Tolkien it follows a hobbit named Bilbo on a Hero’s journey. Bilbo has a young kid, was adventurous and hyperactive. When he grew up that sense for adventure disappeared and he lived in a life of comfort and leisure. Until A call for adventure came literally knocking on his door. Gandalf came with a proposition for Bilbo. They needed him to help get back their land and treasure from a fearful dragon named Smaug. At first he refused, this wasn’t what hobbits do. But through a little persuasion from his mentor Gandalf he left in the morning with the dwarves to go on an adventure.

            On the journey proved many tests, allies, and enemies. His first test was stealing from the trolls. Every test reveals more about Bilbo and his abilities. It also shows how he will deal with Smaug when the time comes.  With the goblins he proves that he can capable of warning Gandalf of an approaching attack. With the golems we see his wits.  Spiders prove that he is a capable leader and warrior. Finally with the woodleves he learns about his patient nature and growing abilities of the ring. Allies are made through the eagles, woodleves, and the humans of laketown. Enemies are also made with the Goblins caves and the forest of Mirkwood. 

Bilbo rescues the dwarves from woodelves and attempt to get into Smaug’s cave.  The final plan includes hiding the dwarves in barrel that will float down to laketown.  They faced many almost deaths along the way. The major one would be them traveling down the river in the barrels. The rewards that Bilbo gets during his journey are not just physical like the ring and the sting, but also emotional reward. He gains confidence and experience in the world beyond the shire. After the Smaug is dead, Bilbo returns back home with Gandalf to be a true Baggins once again.