The first day of the dwarves' New Year. It is the first day of the last moon of Autumn on the threshold of Winter. It is Durin's Day when the last moon of Autumn and the sun are in the sky together.
Thorin Oakenshield left a note for Bilbo Baggins on the mantelpiece of his home, Bag End, in the Shire. The note was meant to inform Bilbo of his involvement in the quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and the treasure guarded by Smaug. It expressed Thorin's hope that Bilbo would join them on their adventure. This moment highlights Bilbo's unexpected role in the quest and sets the stage for his journey.
Bilbo is hired by 13 dwarves as a thief or burglar, as well as to make the party 14 rather than 13.
Thorin Oakenshield told Bilbo Baggins the story of the Lonely Mountain, the treasure of the dwarves, and the dragon Smaug who had taken their homeland. He recounted how the dwarves had lost their kingdom and wealth, igniting a quest to reclaim it. Thorin's tale was filled with themes of courage, loss, and the desire for home, ultimately inspiring Bilbo to join their adventure.
Bilbo's personality changed quite a lot. He was, in the beginning a coward, who would rather stay inside and have company than go out on an adventure (as were all hobbits). Over the course of the quest, he became a brave warrior, willing to fight for his friends. he also became a bit crooked near the end of the hobbit, due to the power of the Ring.
Bilbo was willing to end his quest with the killing of Smaug because he sought to protect the innocent inhabitants of Lake-town and felt that the dragon's death would restore peace. In contrast, Thorin was driven by his desire to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and its treasure for himself and his people, believing that the wealth and power it represented were essential for their future. Thorin's obsession with treasure clouded his judgment, making him unwilling to compromise or consider the broader consequences of their actions. Ultimately, Bilbo's sense of morality and compassion contrasted sharply with Thorin's greed and ambition.
Yes, the wizard(Gandalf) likes Bilbo very much. It is by the will of Gandalf that Bilbo comes along with the dwarves for the quest. His concern for Bilbo can be seen when all the dwarves come out from goblin's cave but Bilbo remains behind. Gandalf continues to visit Bilbo even after the end of dwarves quest.
Bilbo is hired by 13 dwarves as a thief or burglar, as well as to make the party 14 rather than 13.
There is actually no race in The Hobbit. It was not a race against Time as in The Lord of the Rings. Bilbo's quest was simply to steal for the dwarves, that was it. Nothing is described as a race.
Bilbo's job on the adventure was to act as the burglar, using his stealth and hobbit-like abilities to help the dwarves on their quest to reclaim their kingdom and treasure from the dragon Smaug.
they are looking for a 14th member for a quest to kill the awful smaug(the dragon)
Because they never did anything unexpected or out of the ordinary - until Bilbo wen't on his quest
The note mentions funeral arrangements.
Yes, because it relates to other quest stories. Shrek is going on 'quest' with Donkey to kill the dragon and rescue the princess. It is a quest story, but a parody of a classic one.
Thorin Oakenshield told Bilbo Baggins the story of the Lonely Mountain, the treasure of the dwarves, and the dragon Smaug who had taken their homeland. He recounted how the dwarves had lost their kingdom and wealth, igniting a quest to reclaim it. Thorin's tale was filled with themes of courage, loss, and the desire for home, ultimately inspiring Bilbo to join their adventure.
Bilbo, the main protagonist in English author J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novel, The Hobbit. In the story he befriends and goes on a quest with thirteen dwarves to help reclaim their ancient kingdom, the Lonely Mountain.The dwarves are named:Thorin Oakenshield, the leader and chief of the dwarves, descended in direct descent from Durin, who was awoken by Aulë.His two nephews (from his sister Dîs)Fili and KiliFour of Thorin's cousins, two pairs of brothersBalin and Dwalin, Oin and GloinThree brothers of remote kindred to ThorinOri, Nori and DoriAnd finally three dwarves unrelated to ThorinBifur (cousin to Bofur and Bombur) and Bofur and Bombur (cousins to Bifur and brothers).
Bilbo's personality changed quite a lot. He was, in the beginning a coward, who would rather stay inside and have company than go out on an adventure (as were all hobbits). Over the course of the quest, he became a brave warrior, willing to fight for his friends. he also became a bit crooked near the end of the hobbit, due to the power of the Ring.
The body paragraph one in "The Hobbit" describes Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is recruited by Gandalf the wizard to join a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug. It introduces the reader to the peaceful and comfortable life that Bilbo leads in the Shire before embarking on this unexpected adventure.