Beorn In The Hobbit

In The Hobbit Tolkien, uses a tremendous amount of detail in describing the characters in the book. The author makes Beorn out to be both kind but mysterious. A man who is blunt, with towering height, and has immense strength. Beorn has a peculiar way of showing his anger. Surrounding himself with animal friends because he rarely gets along with humans or Goblins.

With bare arms and legs, a thick black beard, and knotted muscles, Beorn’s demeanor creates a feeling that appears that if anyone were to cross him, don’t get on the wrong side of him. Beorn is a tough man who doesn’t need anyone to protect him, all though he has friends that are able to get past the frightening exterior and learn about his soft interior.The fact that Beorn doesn’t get along with others leads him to live a quiet and lonely life. Beorn’s intimidating appearance creates a tone of mystery, you never know what Beorn could do next.

Anyone that has met Beorn could describe him as having a barbaric behavior, with a passive aggressive demeanor and an impolite

Beorn has a service that only he can give to the traveling troupe of Dwarves, Hobbits and Wizards. “I don’t need your service thank you…. But I expect you need mine” (Tolkien Pg 120). He offers his services as in providing the traveling troupe of Dwarves, The Hobbits and Gandalf with food, water and shelter for a couple of days. Beorn is also a shapeshifter who could offer protection because he is able to change into a bear. Beorn’s services are a vital part in the group’s ability to survive.

Beorn is a tall, muscular and straightforward man who has a different way of showing his anger. He surrounds himself with animal friends because he rarely gets along with humans. He holds a grudge against the goblins and has never thought to resolve it. Overall Beorn is a kind hearted man who has abilities that only a select few ‘people’