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Because the sun was setting in the West, behind him.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoFrom the Old Took's parties, especially his fireworks and stories.
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∙ 8y agoHe saw the sun coming up. And it was coming up with the mountains behind him.
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∙ 11y agosunset..it getting dark
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The key words here are "behind the mountain", not merely that the sun is setting. This is significant because until now Bilbo has no reason to believe he made it through the Misty Mountains; likely he doesn't even suspect that possibility. He probably feels a combination of surprise, fear, and relief -- fear because he is really in the wild now, far from civilization as he knows it. At least there is a possibility of relief too because he is on the side of the mountains where his companions were heading. Likely he hopes, although maybe does not expect, that they have managed to make it through the mountains as well.
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What encouraged Bilbo to start the search for the secret door?
While Bilbo was sitting and thinking, a thrush flew up with a snail. It was knocking the snail against a rock, and it prodded Bilbo to remember the riddle from the map.
How did the dwarves get the secret door to open?
they waited until durins day and a crack appeared
Why is thorin's story of his grandfather important?
Because it explains to Bilbo why they want to retrieve the treasure stolen by Smaug. Also it proves that there really is a secret door (used by Thorin's father and grandfather.)
What did Bilbo and his companoins see on their scouting expeditions?
They saw a stairway leading to a door.
In the Lord of the Rings what colour is Bilbo's door?
The Hobbit tells us that the door was green, with a brass knob in the middle.
What does Gandalf give to Thorin?
At the unexpected party, Gandalf gives Thorin a map of the Lonely Mountain, which has information about a secret door and the key to the secret door.
What encouraged Bilbo to start the search for the secret door?
While Bilbo was sitting and thinking, a thrush flew up with a snail. It was knocking the snail against a rock, and it prodded Bilbo to remember the riddle from the map.
How did the band of adventures become trapped in the mountain?
They became trapped in the mountain because Bilbo felt danger outside so they came in ans closed the secret door
What Does Gandalf do with the spike on his staff just before leaving Bilbo's Front Home?
He makes a sign on Bilbo's door that the dwarves interpret to mean "burglar for hire", which brings them into Bilbo's house.
What does Gandalf do with the spikes on his staff just before leaving Bilbo's home?
He scratches a secret sign on the door that advertises that an "Expert Burglar" lives here.
How many corners did Bilbo's door have?
none
How did the dwarves get the secret door to open?
they waited until durins day and a crack appeared
Why is thorin's story of his grandfather important?
Because it explains to Bilbo why they want to retrieve the treasure stolen by Smaug. Also it proves that there really is a secret door (used by Thorin's father and grandfather.)
Where is the secret door on coraline?
the secret door is in coralines room
What is the story of the secret door by enid blyton?
"The Secret Door" by Enid Blyton follows siblings Peggy and Mike who discover a hidden door in the garden that leads them to the enchanted land of Curley Green. In Curley Green, they have magical adventures and meet fantastical creatures, unraveling mysteries and outsmarting evil schemes along the way.
What is the duration of The Secret of the Iron Door?
The duration of The Secret of the Iron Door is 1.15 hours.
How does Gandalf finally open the stone door that leads to the trolls cave?
The door turns visible on a specific full moon every so often. The riddle has something to do with the time the thrush cracks the snail. Bilbo hears the thrush crack the snail, and realizes that today is the day the door can be opened.
