During his transformation, Bilbo began to display his intelligence and resourcefulness in various obstacles and he gradually gained the respect of Thorin and the dwarves. When the dwarves met Bilbo in the beginning of the novel, it is immediately evident that they are incredibly uncertain of Bilbo and highly doubt his burglary skills. "Will he do, do you think? It is all very well for Gandalf to talk about this hobbit being fierce, but one shriek like that in a moment of excitement would be enough to wake the dragon and all of his relatives, and kill the lot of us.” (Page 18, paragraph 2) Throughout the first portion of the book, the dwarves continued to be sceptical of the hobbit and ridiculed his abilities, but the dwarves progressively began to respect him. …show more content…
As the story progresses, Bilbo demonstrates his intelligence and usefulness after he escaped from Gollum and the goblins.
When he told the company about his heroic departure from the goblin caves, their newfound respect for Bilbo was unmistakable. “It is a fact that Bilbo’s reputation went up a very great deal with the dwarves after this. If they had still doubted that he was really a first-class burglar, in spite of Gandalf's words, they doubted no longer.” (Page 88, paragraph 2) Their respect for him was seen again when Bilbo saved the company from the violent spiders in Mirkwood. When he saved them in from the spiders’ hostage, the dwarves respect for him transformed into great admiration and praise. “From which you can see that they changed their opinion of Mr. Baggins very much, and had begun to have a great respect for him (as Gandalf had said they would); “In fact they praised him so much that Bilbo began to feel there really was something of a bold adventurer about himself after all” (Page 155, paragraph 1) As the heroic development of Bilbo Baggins progressed, the respect he received grew and eventually he was seen as an incredible leader that would help the company reach their
goal. The most significant development Bilbo Baggins endured in this story was his transformation from fearful to adventurous. When Gandalf invited Bilbo on a journey that would take him far away from his comfortable, ignorant life in his hobbit-hole in Bag End, he was very hesitant and unwilling to take part in an adventure. “Sorry!” I don’t want any adventures, thank you. Not today. Good morning! But please come to tea – any time you like! Why not tomorrow? Come tomorrow! Good bye!” (Page 7, paragraph 5) Throughout the first chapters in the book, Bilbo continued to display fear towards adventure and had cowardly behaviour. Although the story began with Bilbo being completely uninterested in adventure, he began showing courage and bravery in various situation that occurred in the book. As he continued to progress towards bravery, Bilbo displayed his true newfound courage, when he was helping the dwarves escape from the viscous spiders in Mirkwood. “Somehow the killing of the giant spider, all alone, by himself in the dark without the help of the wizard or the dwarves or of anyone else, made a great difference to Mr. Baggins. He felt a different person, and much fiercer and bolder in spite of an empty stomach, as he wiped his sword on the grass and put it back into its sheath” (Page 146, paragraph 2) Battling and fighting the spiders in order to save the dwarves, woke up something Tookish and adventurous inside him. Bilbo had become a completely transformed hobbit and he found confidence and courage within himself. He began showing courage in all obstacles in the story, but when he went into the mountain where Smaug lay and fulfill the purpose of the entire journey, he faced his greatest test of bravery. “Then the hobbit slipped on his ring, and warned by the echoes to make more than hobbit’s care to make no sound, he crept noiselessly down, down, down into the dark. He was trembling with fear, but his little face was set and grim.” (Page 199, paragraph 3) Bilbo showed astonishing courage when he selflessly decided to face Smaug alone, knowing it was life threatening and dangerous.
The dwarves were on a quest to find and reclaim their famous treasure from the great dragon Smaug. It would be a long and difficult journey, and they felt it would be made simpler with the help of a burglar. This was what Bilbo was for, even if he didn’t know it. Bilbo didn’t want to be on the adventure, let alone play a vital role in it. But by the time the story concluded, Bilbo had changed from a well-to-do homebody into a burglar.
Bilbo cleverly eluded Smaug’s temptation, spared the life of foul creature Gollum, and demonstrate courage more and more throughout his journey. These exquisite traits made Bilbo into the revered character that was loved and respected for generations of readers. Throughout the book, Bilbo’s character had changed. At first, he was the ordinary hobbit who described adventures as “Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things” (4) but by the end of his journeys stated to Thorin, “I am glad that I have shared in your perils” (290). Bilbo’s ability to fight evil, make new friends, and to look beyond his maps and books enable him to become a hero. As Gandalf once said at the very beginning, “There is a lot more in him than you guess, and a deal more than he has any idea of himself” (19). Gandalf was right. What appeared to be an uneasy hobbit who fainted at the thought of adventures, turned out to be a brave leader, a compassionate friend, and an inspiring
He starts off as a hobbit scared of the world and never wanting change in his life to ever become a great hero and adventurer. As he starts off his great journey he showed change for the first time and that he is willing to risk his life. As Bilbo embarks on this journey and continues helping the dwarves many traits form from this experience such as bravely as he stood up to the trolls. Shows the heroism that everyone has inside them even if they don't know
Bilbo is “not the hobbit that [he was] before he left the Shire (Tolkien, 360). He has lost his reputation as a perfectly predictable Baggins, but he has gained “the honor of dwarves, wizards, and all such folk as ever passed that way” (Tolkien 361). He spends his time now “writing poetry and visiting the elves,” and despite all the other hobbits’ disapproval of Bilbo and his adventures, “he [remains] very happy to the end of his days” which are “extraordinarily long” (Tolkien 361).
...or Bilbo, Gandalf is his lifeline, as Bilbo always get into some trouble thanks to Gandalf however always seem to survive. The people that Bilbo travels along with are dwarves. They also prove to be noble companions by carrying Bilbo through the tunnels when fleeing the goblins. Being a hobbit has its disadvantage of not being able to keep up with the speed of Gandalf and the dwarves. As for showing great respect the dwarves carry Bilbo through the tunnels assisting him in escaping the goblins
Throughout your life, you will be taken out of your comfort zone with many challenges and uncertainties. This is shown in The Hobbit, The Lightning Thief, and through my grandfather’s immigration story from Germany. Bilbo was taken on an adventure that took him beyond his normal comfort zone. He loved the familiarity of his hobbit-hole until Gandalf and the dwarves arrived at his door. The Hobbit contained many relatable moments about life, which can be explored through the novel, other people’s lives, and other works of fiction.
...s. Bilbo is the one that gives the precious Arkenstone to Bard to help stop a war from starting. If it was not for Bilbo’s courage, Thorin would still be fighting for the Arkenstone and might have also been hurt. Bilbo also helps the dwarves by being a good leader and helping them find a way out of Smaug’s lair. Without Bilbo, the dwarves would not have the audacity to try finding a way out of Smaug’s cave. Bilbo, like a real hero, always makes sure that he finishes the task he sets out to do. Without Bilbo, the dwarves would not be able to finish all the tasks that they want to finish. Bilbo is also the reason why the dwarves are still alive. Bilbo saves the dwarves from many different disasters. The disasters range from the spiders to Smaug. Through good or bad, Bilbo has been able to show the characteristics that a real hero should be able to show.
Bilbo was a hobbit that didn’t do very much, but when Gandalf comes to ask him to go on an adventure he didn’t know if he wanted to go. When bilbo says that he’ll do it he seems to be a little shaky at first, but as the book keeps going bilbo gets braver, and saves the dwarves from danger on the way to the Lonely Mountain. Like when the dwarves ask him to go and get the treasure from the dragon. Such as the quote ” Now is the time for our esteemed Mr. Baggins(Bilbo), who has proved himself a good companion
At the beginning of The Hobbit, Bilbo was sensible and when it came to his actions he was cautious, as well as being wise in thought. “We are plain quiet folk, and I have no use for adventures” (4). This was Bilbo's response when Gandalf mentioned going on the adventure with him. The idea of going outside of the Shire scared him. Gandalf basically
Bilbo assumes that he is an inadequate companion for the adventure, and that idea is apparent as he and the dwarves equally doubt his skills that Gandalf is so confident about. " 'I have chosen Mr. Baggins and that ought to be enough for you...There is a lot more in him than you guess, and a deal more than he has any idea of himself. '" (Tolkien 33) The dwarves allow Bilbo to join their company, but they do not completely take Gandalf 's word and have a difficult time becoming accustomed to the hobbit. The party describes him during the journey as being "more trouble than use so far" and wished Gandalf had "chosen someone with more sense" (119). However, once they realize that in spite of how traumatic a situation is for Bilbo, he still finds a way to help them when they can 't defend themselves, and because of that they accept him as a friend and stay loyal to him until the end of the quest and the
Bilbo begins his long journey with the dwarves, who at the time were still skeptical of Bilbo’s abilities. The dwarves didn’t see why they needed such a small incompetent hobbit with them along their journey. Gandalf tells them to stop complaining and to trust that there is more to Bilbo than meets the eye (Tolkien 6). Bilbo soon shows his courage and heroism for the first time in the story when they run into their first obstacle, three large trolls huddled around a campfire. Bilbo, who was once a shy, non-adventurous type, begins to develop into a hero as he tries to steal one of the trolls’ money purses. This is a dramatic scene in the novel because it was Bilbo’s very first act outside his comfort zone. It was this...
In life, a family can sway close ones to have more than one personality. This different side can make anybody do things they don’t normally do. Just like in, The Hobbit, Where you can see the personality differences between the adventurous, Took side of the family. Then the Boring Baggins element of the character, Bilbo Baggins. Three times Bilbo has changed from one nature to another is when, he chooses to take part in the adventure to the Misty Mountains, when Bilbo attempted to steal from the trolls, and when he makes the daring decision to escape the goblins cave.
In life, a family can sway close ones to have more than one personality. This different side can make anybody do things they don’t normally do. Just like in, The Hobbit, Where you can see the personality differences between the adventurous, Took side of the family. Then the Boring Baggins element of the character, Bilbo Baggins. Three times Bilbo has changed from one nature to another is when, he chooses to take part in the adventure to the Misty Mountains, when Bilbo attempted to steal from the trolls, and when he makes the daring decision to escape the goblins cave.
He remains good hearted throughout the story. At the beginning of the novel Bilbo is neither an adventurous nor brave hobbit. He prefers to stay in his hobbit hole and keep to himself, he is scared of the outside world. When Gandalf comes and says “he is looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it 's very difficult to find anyone.” he immediately shoots the offer down saying “I should think so — in these parts! We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things!”(9). Gandalf though saw Bilbo and knew that there was something special inside of him. So, he pushed him out the door where Bilbo would be able to grow. Although Bilbo refuses at first he builds up the courage. Thorin Oakenshield saw Bilbo as small and worthless. Bilbo, at the time, agreed with him. Eventually Bilbo saved his life and Thorin became family to him. Throughout Bilbo 's adventure he goes from being unheroic to courageous and heroic. One example is when he fight off the Great Spider to save the dwarves with the sword he names sting and says that he feels more confident and fierce, from there on he progresses to become stronger and at the end Gandalf says to Bilbo,"Something is the matter with you! You are not the hobbit that you were."(203). From that you can tell that Gandalf has seen the changes, most of the changes come from the ways he saves
Bilbo doesn’t realize it at first, with the help of Gandalf he sees he has changed. He has become brave and fearless. He has also learned the value of friendship and kindness through his new friends and their journey together which has now forever