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In The Hobbit there is no attempt to ratify the existence of elves with the known rationale of the world. therefore they are fantasy.
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Why is 'The Hobbit' a fantasy book?
'The Hobbit' is considered a fantasy book because it features various fantastical elements, such as dragons, elves, dwarves, and magic. The story is set in a fictional world where mythical creatures and magic are part of everyday life, distinguishing it from realistic fiction. Additionally, the plot revolves around a heroic quest, another common element of fantasy literature.
How would The Hobbit be classified as fantasy?
Pretty much any story that includes magic of any type will be a fantasy. And the number of fantasy creatures (trolls, dwarves, elves, goblins, talking birds) is another key indication.
Is The Hobbit science fiction?
More like fantasy fiction.I for one have no idea why The Lord of the Rings is sometimes categorized as Sci-Fi. It is Fantasy, and more specifically, Epic Fantasy.
Why did the elvish-looking folk disappear when the dwarves went running into their camp?
If you are referring to the book "The Hobbit," we aren't told exactly. We do know that elves and dwarves had a long-standing grudge against each other. But it does seem as if the elves were trying to trap them, or at least to create an excuse for taking them prisoner. The elves in "The Hobbit" were more like the elves in Celtic folklore - silly, tricky, deceitful little fairies - than the regal, mysterious elves in "The Lord of the Rings." Legolas was a Mirkwood elf, one of the people that the dwarves encountered in "The Hobbit," and was not considered the equal of the Lorien elves.
What are hobbies that the elves enjoy in The Hobbit?
They are talented craftsmen
How many creatures are in The Hobbit?
There are lots of creatures in The Hobbit. There are hobbits, elves, dwarves, and wizards to begin with...
In The Hobbit where is the elves' wine made?
In the Hobbit, King Thranduil of Mirkwood, the Wood Elves' king, liked his wine from Dorwinion. His wine was also imported by the Elves of Mirkwood in barrels down the Forest River from Long lake.
What is genre is The Hobbit?
Fantasy
What was there the forest to fear in The Hobbit?
Spiders, trolls and wood-elves
Who were the people that held captive the dwarves from The Hobbit?
In The Hobbit, they are simply identified as "Wood Elves". Later, they were further identified as being Silvan Elves led by the Sindar, Thranduil (who is the father of Legolas).
Is elven king a person or race in 'The Hobbit'?
The elven king in The Hobbit is the leader of the race of Elves that lived in Mirkwood.
Do characters fall in love in The Hobbit?
The Hobbit is an adventure fantasy. There is no romance in The Hobbit and almost no mention of females at all.
