Good Leaders In the book The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien, leadership is a very important theme throughout the story. Bilbo Baggins is a great examples of a leader that always strived to move forward and do what is best for the group. Bilbo led his group through many perilous times and risky situations, always managing to get them out of trouble. Having joined the journey having no idea what he was getting into, Bilbo proved himself to be a strong leader in times of danger. He heroically rescued them from their cells and had the genius idea to sail down the river, saving them from the Elven King. Bilbo also bravely entered Smaug’s cave first even though he had no idea what he would encounter. Lastly, Bilbo, unbeknownst to Thorin, gave over the …show more content…
Bilbo himself was not locked in a cell so he could have easily left and went forward with his journey. However, being the strong leader he is, Bilbo devised a plan to rescue all his friends and continue on the journey together. By doing this, Bilbo did what was best for his group of companions and maintained a strong, friendly bond with his group. Continually, he once again proved himself strong and brave by daring to be the first to enter Smaug’s cave. Bilbo himself was nervous and scared, but he put his companions before himself and did what was best for the group. By daring to enter his cave, he maintained friendly relations with his companions. Having entered the cave, he had a conversation with Smaug that concerned him, however he did not let that bother him too much. Only a good leader would go into the cave of Smaug and this proved to his group how necessary he was. Lastly, he gave over the Arkenstone, even though Thorin believed it was his. Even though he lost Thorin’s friendship for a bit, he always knew he was doing the right thing. He made a bold and daring move that only a true leader would make. He chose the path that would yield the entire group the best