Hobbits

Hobbits

Hobbits

Tolkiens WorkHobbits are portrayed as similar to humans. They often times succumb to the temptations that life presents. Frodo is tempted by the ring through its power and falls under immense pressure with the power it brings.In the book there are several situations in which the hobbits are presented with tempting matters.

Tolkiens WorkSmeagol stole the ring initially from his friend, Deagol. Because its my birthday, my love, and I wants it, he said to his friend. Smeagol turned vicious in an attempt to retrieve the ring and showed his corrupted side when he caught Deagol by the throat and strangled him, because the gold looked so bright and beautiful. (Tolkien 53)

Pippin also fell victim to an equally tempting situation when he snuck the palantir from the sleeping Gandalf. Pippin sat with his knees drawn up and the ball between them. He bent low over it, looking like a greedy child stooping over a bowl of food, in a corner away from others. (Tolkien 592)Pippin exemplifies the easily corruptible mortal who finds it difficult to look away from Medusas stone-cold eyes.

Farther into the novel, Sam is met with the allure of the ring when he decides he must take it from Frodo to keep it from the enemy. Sam felt that he had from now on only two choices : to forbear the Ring, though it would torment him; or to claim it, and challenge the Power... (Tolkien 901) This is a noble decision because Sam has appeared, up until this point, as an indecisive and somewhat weak Hobbit. This action, however completely discounts that theory.

Tolkiens WorkCompassion plays a key role in the maturation of the hobbits. They are friends to another, never letting one another make rash decisions without the consolation of a friend. They stick by each other. Frodo even chooses to treat Gollum with a modicum of respect on the journey to Mordor. He says to Gollum, But we wont let you go, either. Youre full of wickedness and mischief...[y]ou must help us, if you can. One good turn deserves another. (Tolkien 615)

Another time that Frodo treated Gollum humanely was when a rope was put around his neck and Gollum may have really [been] in pain... Sam showed Gollum some kindness when we reassured Gollum that [they] dont wish to hurt [Gollum] (Tolkien 617)

Tolkiens WorkA sense of justice is a theme and a trait that the Hobbits exhibit. They feel a sense of doing whats right. Earlier in the book, when Frodo was first learning about The Ring, he believed that Gollum deserved to die. He claimed that he [was] as bad as an Orc, and just an enemy. (Tolkien 59) Gandalf let him know that he cant choose who lives and who dies because he cant control it. Sam has the strongest distaste for Gollums behavior. He could have bored holes in Gollum with his eyes, he would have done...[h]is mind was full of doubt. (Tolkien 638) Sam has never trusted Gollum and wishes he was dead.Tolkiens Work The last predominant characteristics of Hobbits are their inner courage and extreme loyalty to one another. Sometimes courage lies dormant, like with Sam, and other times its more noticeable. But Hobbits are always loyal. In the LOTR, Sam faces Shelob and kills her. He exhibits tremendous courage because hes willing to stand up for his master, Frodo. (Tolkien 730) This ties in with loyalty as well, as he doesnt just leave because it may be convenient or easy. Courage is also displayed when Merry stabs the Black Rider. His sword had stabbed [the Black Rider] from behind, shearing through the black mantle, and passing up beneath the hauberk has pierced the sinew behind his mighty knee. (Tolkien 842)

Fantasy as a Whole Origins of Gnomes

Fantasy as a Whole Fairytales & Fantasy Literature of Gnomes

Fantasy as a Whole Races of Gnomes Friends and Foes

When Sam isnt aroundI am.Fantasy as a Whole Characteristics of Gnomes

Fantasy as a Whole Random Info on Gnomes (will help you get a job. just kidding)

Where Tolkien Got His IdeaThe Marvelous Land of Snergs by Edward Wyke SincklairThe Babbitt by Sinclair LewisDifferent Types of HobbitsHartfootsStoorsFallohides

Appearance2-4 feet tall. (Average 36)They dress in bright colors like green and yellowShyHairy feet with leathery solesLive 100 yearsHandy with slingshotsLocationThe Valley on AnduinBig peopleBreeMirkwood & The Misty MountainsDifferent Types of Hobbits

History of the HobbitsWhere they came fromHistory of the HobbitsNo one is sure where Hobbits really originated from.

History of the Hobbits FarthingsHistory of the HobbitsTowns

History of the Hobbits

Cannot swimNever dieAlways hungryLittle magicFierce warriors

Strange Hobbit Facts Every Kender TasslehoffBurrfootWanderlust

Frodo stabbed Tasslehoff (dragon lance). Regis (forgotten realms).Hobbits never die!!!!

Pipe weed economy shireCeleb endorsersHealth effectsPipe weed

Real-World AnaloguesHobbits are similar to the Irish.Fun-loving and loyal.Shorter than the average person.Fans of ale and mead.All Stereotypical Irish traits.Real-World AnaloguesFrom this relationship found between the Irish and the Hobbits, its possible that Tolkien was inspired by the Leprechauns for his idea of Halflings. Real-World AnaloguesLeprechauns are:Short.Curly-Haired.Also known for their love of ale and the finer things.

Real-World AnaloguesReal-life Skeletons of short men, found in Flores, Indonesia.Nicknamed Hobbits.About 2 to 3 feet tall, on average.Descendant of man. Real-World Analogues The hobbit holes that are found in the books and movies of Lord of the Rings inspired a community of homes in Switzerland.

The Road goes ever on and onDown from the door where it began.Now far ahead the Road has gone,And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with weary feet, Until it joins some larger way,Where many paths and errands meet.And whither then? I cannot say.~ Bilbo Baggins

My precious, shiny balloonSams jealous cause my balloon is more precious than his Frodo

This doesnt look like homeIt was those cursed blue-hat gnomes ! I told them that Sauron wasnt going to give them tie-dye for their hats

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