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No one really knows for sure, I suppose. J.R.R. Tolkien basically left it up to the reader to decide what happened to Gandalf. I always liked to think he went back to being the Gray wanderer, frequently stopping by the Shire to visit Merry, Pippin and Sam. But that's just me.

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Who is frodo's confidant?

Bilbo Baggins.Another opinion:Although Bilbo Baggins was Frodo's cousin (he is often assumed to be his uncle, but they are in fact cousins), and Bilbo named Frodo as his heir, I don't believe Bilbo was actually Frodo's guardian during the whole of Lord of the Rings. I think his actual guardian was Gandalf the Grey (later Gandalf the White) the wizard that had been friends with him since he was a child. While Bilbo spent his years in Rivendell writing a book, Gandalf was off helping Frodo to save the world, and doing the best he could to protect the young hobbit on his dangerous journey.A 3rd opinion:In the book, Bilbo was 78 years older than Frodo, and he adopted Frodo (age 12) when both of his parents died in a boating accident. Gandalf was an extremely infrequent visitor to the Shire. Gandalf and Frodo were together on the Quest for Mordor for a grand total of three months, and two of those months were spent at Rivendell with Bilbo. I vote for Bilbo as Frodo's guardian.


How did Gollum find out that the first statement that bilbo said to him was a lie?

Frodo knew this ever since his talk with Gandalf at Bag End. Gandalf told Frodo of Gollum's history, and the sad fate of what happened to Sméagol and Déagol.


Which of Bilbo's relatives does Bilbo hate the most?

The Sackville-Bagginses: Lobelia and Otho. They believed that they were entitled to Bag end since Bilbo had lived much longer than they thought was "respectable."


In 'The Hobbit'' why was Bilbo so comforted by his dagger?

Bilbo Baggins knew that his dagger, Sting, was made by the elves by several reasons: 1. It was found with two other swords, which Gandalf and Thorin took, and these had elvish runes on them. 2. Gandalf was wise and learned in this kind of thing and he recognized them. 3. When they brought them to Rivendell, Elrond recognized their make and could read the runes. He told them that they were very old swords of the High Elves of the West, made for Gondolin in the Goblin-wars. Thorin's was Orcrist, or Goblin-cleaver in the ancient tongue of Gondolin, and Gandalf's was Glamdring, or Foe-hammer. Bilbo's dagger was just that, a dagger, but plenty big enough for a hobbit.


In The Hobbit what did the group find in trolls' cave?

They each took a sword. Thorin took Orcrist, the Goblin-cleaver in the ancient tongue of Gondolin, known to the goblins as Biter. Gandalf had Glamdring, Foe-hammer known to the goblins as Beater.

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Who is frodo's confidant?

Bilbo Baggins.Another opinion:Although Bilbo Baggins was Frodo's cousin (he is often assumed to be his uncle, but they are in fact cousins), and Bilbo named Frodo as his heir, I don't believe Bilbo was actually Frodo's guardian during the whole of Lord of the Rings. I think his actual guardian was Gandalf the Grey (later Gandalf the White) the wizard that had been friends with him since he was a child. While Bilbo spent his years in Rivendell writing a book, Gandalf was off helping Frodo to save the world, and doing the best he could to protect the young hobbit on his dangerous journey.A 3rd opinion:In the book, Bilbo was 78 years older than Frodo, and he adopted Frodo (age 12) when both of his parents died in a boating accident. Gandalf was an extremely infrequent visitor to the Shire. Gandalf and Frodo were together on the Quest for Mordor for a grand total of three months, and two of those months were spent at Rivendell with Bilbo. I vote for Bilbo as Frodo's guardian.


In The Hobbit do you think Bilbo should have gone on the mission alone?

First off, I'm assuming that by "mission, "you are referring to the Quest of Erebor as a whole, and not a specific part of it. Well, since Bilbo had no prior knowledge of anything outside the Shire before Gandalf and 13 dwarves burst into Bag End, he would probably have lived out his days comfortably and unexcitedly in his smial, and never had to worry about a dragon. As it was, Bilbo was essentially drafted into the pary and hustled out the door (without a pocket handkerchief, no less!) by Gandalf, with little say in the matter. So, no. Bilbo could and should not have gone on the mission alone, because he would not have known it existed.


How old is Frodo when he leaves the Shire?

Frodo was 50 when he left the shire. Several years took place after he inherited the ring from Bilbo. Frodo was born on September 22, 2968. In 3001, when Bilbo turned 111 and Frodo came of age at 33. He inherited the ring. 17 years passed since the party. On April 12, 3018, Gandalf arrived and told Frodo that the magic ring Bilbo had found in Gollum's cave was in fact the One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron, who needed the Ring's power to take over Middle-earth. Frodo was shocked and dismayed by this news, but he realized that in order to save the Shire he loved, he needed to take the Ring far away..


How did Gollum find out that the first statement that bilbo said to him was a lie?

Frodo knew this ever since his talk with Gandalf at Bag End. Gandalf told Frodo of Gollum's history, and the sad fate of what happened to Sméagol and Déagol.


Why did the wizard disappear in the book The Hobbit?

Gandalf's first action in The Hobbit is to show up on Bilbo's doorstep, and get invited for tea. He shows up a bit late, having told a few dwarves looking for a burgler to stop by as well. These dwarves, at Gandalf's advice, hire Bilbo for the position. Gandalf then accompanies them for a part of their journey. While with the dwarves and Bilbo, he saves them from three angry trolls and rescues them from the goblins of the mountains. With this accomplished, and the dwarves well on their way to their destination, Gandalf leaves them to go do something else that needs doing. Gandalf left the dwarves, in fact, to go and deal with an evil power growing in the south of Mirkwood Forest. This power is referred to as the Necromancer in The Hobbit, and turns out in the sequel to be the dark lord Sauron, who held Middle Earth in terror for a thousand years. Gandalf, and a few wizard friends, successfully drives the Necromancer/Sauron from Mirkwood. Since their foe simply pretended to flee and then sent a few henchmen to take it back, the action wasn't really all that useful, but it's the thought that counts. This done, Gandalf returns to the dwarves, and is there in time to warn them of an approaching goblin army. After the goblins are defeated, Gandalf guides Bilbo the hobbit back home, and goes off to do whatever wizards do.


Who is more famous pikachu or gandalf?

Pikachu! He was here since 1998. Gandalf was from books in 1972 but movies in 2002.


Why did Bilbo and the dwarves stray from the path?

in the hobbit Gandalf basically pushes him out the door without him really knowing about the whole misson laid out in font of him. all he knows is that gandalf has told the dwarves he is a silent burglar and is perfect for the mission. Bilbo wakes up the next day and is told hes late and is pushed out the door with some haste by Gandalf. since hobbits are humble and don't look for conflict Bilbo simply goes along with it.


Who was the wizard in Lord of the Rings?

Gandalf Three wizards played a direct part in The Lord of the Rings (movies and books): Gandalf the Gray (and later the white) Saruman the White (and we know what happened to him) Radagast the Brown -- birds, trees flowers were his specialty. Two others were mentioned obscurely. They were the Blue Wizards, Alatar and Pallando.


Which of Bilbo's relatives does Bilbo hate the most?

The Sackville-Bagginses: Lobelia and Otho. They believed that they were entitled to Bag end since Bilbo had lived much longer than they thought was "respectable."


In 'The Hobbit'' why was Bilbo so comforted by his dagger?

Bilbo Baggins knew that his dagger, Sting, was made by the elves by several reasons: 1. It was found with two other swords, which Gandalf and Thorin took, and these had elvish runes on them. 2. Gandalf was wise and learned in this kind of thing and he recognized them. 3. When they brought them to Rivendell, Elrond recognized their make and could read the runes. He told them that they were very old swords of the High Elves of the West, made for Gondolin in the Goblin-wars. Thorin's was Orcrist, or Goblin-cleaver in the ancient tongue of Gondolin, and Gandalf's was Glamdring, or Foe-hammer. Bilbo's dagger was just that, a dagger, but plenty big enough for a hobbit.


In The Hobbit what did the group find in trolls' cave?

They each took a sword. Thorin took Orcrist, the Goblin-cleaver in the ancient tongue of Gondolin, known to the goblins as Biter. Gandalf had Glamdring, Foe-hammer known to the goblins as Beater.


Who was in the battle in 'The Hobbit'?

None, really. He stationed himself with the elves and put on the ring. He was knocked unconscious by a rock from above and missed most of the battle. when he woke he found thorin dying and the land tattered