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Approach Paper David Zendejas April 13, 2015 AP Language Mr. Catlin The Hobbit By J.R.R. Tolkien Summary The novel begins with Bilbo Baggins, a cautious and old-fashioned hobbit, who is well respected and is considered very highly in his hobbit community. Bilbo is convinced and goes on the journey to recover the stolen treasure of the dwarves and throughout the travel they encounter many dangers. Bilbo’s adventures are a prophecy of the dwarves and are Bilbo’s stepping stones to his inner journey to look for his courage. Bilbo and the dwarves face many trials and in these trials Bilbo has to find his strength and become resourceful in order to fulfill his task as the dwarves’ thief. …show more content…

Gandalf, a wizard who asked Bilbo to join the journey with the dwarves. Thorin Oakenshield, The leader of thirteen dwarves who all want to win back their mountain and gold from the evil dragon, Smaug Smaug, the dragon who took the dwarves gold, mountain, and the antagonist of the story.

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