Ethos Pathos And Logos In The Hobbit

Every book has its hero, mentor, and guardian, but not just every book has Bilbo Baggins as their hero or The Great Gandalf as its mentor. When reading such an emotionally moving book it’s difficult to not fall hard for the characters. Most define their hero as the knight in shining armor, but Mr. Baggins prevails as much more than that. Some may consider he or she’s mentor as old and wise, however they would be incorrect in this instance, for Gandalf remains much more than just old and wise. The trolls are perceived as the guardians of the threshold, but they serve a bigger purpose. If one continues to take a step back and look at the big picture one will realize that all these characters serve a purpose of making the best selling book,

Researched on page 43 the trolls are heard saying, “There’s more to come yet,” said Tom, “or I’m mighty mistook. Lots and none at all, it is,” said he. “No burrahobbits, but lots of these here dwarves. That’s about the shape of it” (Tolkien, The Hobbit, 43)! Once reading this quote, one can realize that the trolls are tricky, malicious, and guard the threshold to keep away from the company. Another piece of evidence that proves the nerves shown by Bilbo before entering his first journey, “Yes, lots,” said Bilbo before he remembered not to give his friends away. “No none at all, not one,” he said immediately afterwards. “What d’yer mean?” said Bert…”(Tolkien, The Hobbit, 41). As known before, the threshold guardians lasts as a particular one of the first test providers, as well as the guardian of the “special world.” Mischievous trolls were one of the first tasks met by Baggins causing him to become nervous and timid. Conclusively, “Dawn take you all, and be stone to you!” said a voice that sounded like Williams. But it wasn’t” (Tolkien, The Hobbit, 45). Evidence shown above represents how Gandalf opened the border that guarded the threshold. With the threshold guardians now gone, the company, plus Bilbo, may now begin their long, treacherous

Bilbo Baggins. Adolescent bilbo is our hero, knight in shining armor, and “burglar” in this case. On page 318, Bilbo has been cited listening, “I will take your gift O’ Bilbo the Magnificent!” said the king gravely”(Tolkien, The Hobbit, 318). Praise has been blessed to Bilbo by a king in this division. Because he lives a hero, one will not fail to recognize him. Also noticed near the end of the eye catching book, “Now I wonder what has happened?” he said to himself. “At any rate I am not yet one of the fallen heroes; but I suppose there is still enough time for that” (Tolkien, The Hobbit, 310)! He appraised himself as a hero who had not yet given up. Bilbo’s hope could move mountains, just alike to any other hero’s faith. Lastly, “Now is the time for our esteemed Mr. Baggins, who has proved himself a good companion on our long road, and a hobbit full of courage and resource far exceeding his height”(The Hobbit, Tolkien, 230)... Recognition is given at this time to Bilbo Baggins, their almighty and capable