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Week 6: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (#6 points)

   


   
<Hobbit> has praised that it is a novel everyone should read before we die, so I have always wondered about the story of Hobbit, and this was a great time to read it. As I read this book, I couldn't help but admire the story, even though it was written in the 1930s, is still entertaining and inspiring. 

     “In a hole, in the ground, there lived a hobbit.” The adventure story of The Hobbit, a race that is only half the height of humans, begins with this. The main character is the Hobbit named Bilbo. Like the other hobbits, he pursues a comfortable life living peacefully in a comfortable cave, however, I think Bilbo has a spirit of adventure at the same time. 

     One day, he meets strange visitors, the wizard and the 13 dwarves, tell the story of a mountain that a dragon lives in. The story of a gold-filled dwarf kingdom, a prosperous city, inspired Bilbo's curiosity, and the offer to get some of the tremendous amounts of treasure was even more tempting. So Bilbo leaves the cave that he has lived in for a long time, starts an adventure not knowing what dangers await. 

     The Hobbit is the story of a little adventurer. Hobbits are small and weak, but Bilbo sometimes is incredibly courageous and sacrifices himself for others. The story that began with the one ring Bilbo picked up has developed into a story about the Middle earth that decides the fate of the world. Tolkien’s other famous novel, ‘The Lord of the Rings’ shows the story about a great war, not only dwarves, but elves and humans participate, where numerous enemies and allies face each other. Four hobbits played an important role in the great battle. In a way, the smallest and weakest race, the hobbits, is saving the world. The Hobbit is once again remembered by people at the heart of the story. 

     The Hobbit is a race created by Tolkien. Unlike the elves, dwarves, goblins, and trolls in his work, it didn't start with myths or legends. They have very individual appearances. They resemble humans but are only half the height of humans. They dress normally, but their large feet have a lot of hair, so they can walk barefoot without making a noise. They like to sing, enjoy dancing, and even in the toughest places, they can throw a festival as long as they have food. 

    The Hobbit is not a warrior. Even when Bilbo first went on an adventure, he was hired as a pilferer. They are smaller in size than the dwarves, and not as agile as elves. Of course, it is much weaker than humans. However, they have an optimistic disposition and a willingness that will not lose hope under any circumstances. Bilbo used tact when they met trolls, rescued the dwarves captured by the giant spider, and found information against the giant dragon. Frodo and Sam, headed for the land of death to destroy the ring that destroys the world and enticed the owner. From the adventure of defeating a dangerous dragon to destroying the One Ring, the little Hobbit, no warrior, has done many things to save the Middle earth. 

    Because of these characteristics, when I read this book, I was easily fascinated by the main character Bilbo. A race that doesn't appear in myths or legends, and has never been seen before. Hobbits have very special characteristics that attract people into their stories. I think that’s the reason the adventure stories of small tribes, not having magical skills, strong power, or beautiful appearance have become so popular. 

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