“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit” (Tolkien 3). With these words, J.R.R. Tolkien introduces the reader to the marvelous world of middle earth. This fictional setting is home to many of his popular high-fantasy literary works including the literary masterpiece, The Hobbit. These award winning novel was published on 1937, yet it remains popular and is known world wide as one of the most beloved and influential books of the twentieth century. It tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable life in his luxurious home until a powerful wizard, who goes by the name of Gandalf, pays him a visit. He is then hauled, with the company of thirteen dwarves, into an adventurous quest full of dangers and challenges through …show more content…
He is characterized by his fondness of his comfortable well-furnished hobbit-hole in Bag End and his love for routine-based lifestyle and food. Bilbo Baggins is presented to us as an ordinary creature with absolutely nothing fantastic or heroic about him, it is left clear when he states “ We are plain quiet folk, and I have no use for adventures. Nasty, disturbing, and uncomfortable things.” (Tolkien 7). Neither the dwarves or himself believe he is capable of being of any help in the quest. Gandalf is the only who sees Bilbo's potential and insists in having him as their burglar. Nobody would've guessed that the little hobbit could be helpful in their journey or that the exciting journey could be helpful for the …show more content…
Although being able to do these does require courage, the most difficult thing the hobbit accomplished was standing up against his friends for the sake of peace. A great powerful wizard from another fantasy book series once said “There are all kinds of courage. It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends”( Rowling 306). Bilbo stole the Arkenstone knowing how much it was valued by Thorin and what the consequences would be when he found out. He was willing to risk his life, his share of the gold, and his friendship with the dwarves to avoid a war from breaking loose. He now puts the well-being of others before his comfort an safety. By doing this, Bilbo demonstrates who he really is and how much he has changed since the beginning of the