Exploring the Factors that Define a Person's Identity in The Hobbit by J.R. Tolkien
Identity is the basis of individuality. It determines who one is; who
one chooses to be; how one is perceived by others. This philosophy is
applied no differently in 'The Hobbit', written by J.R. Tolkien. It is
a fantasy-adventure tale about a peaceful creature called a hobbit
named Bilbo Baggins, who is hauled into an adventure by a well-known
wizard, Gandalf. He sets off with thirteen dwarves in a quest for the
treasure belonging to the leader of the dwarves, Thorin. On the way,
they encounter hungry trolls, wicked goblins, loyal eagles, giant
man-eating spiders and other strange creatures unknown to man. Their
biggest challenge will have yet to come, however. A vicious dragon by
the name of Smaug. Once they are past this, victory is theirs. Or is
it? 'The Hobbit' is a deeply analytical story. Each character has been
brought alive by Tolkien with its own characteristics and features. To
continue with the opening matter that was started earlier, each
character has its different personality and identity. The three main
characters, as you may have probably already guessed, are Bilbo,
Gandalf, and Thorin. These are the most important characters, with the
most different attributes one can possibly imagine. Bilbo, being the
'hero' of the story, is the definite protagonist, while Thorin, one
would perhaps say, is the antagonist. Gandalf is a character that is
basically a 'good guy', but doesn't show up as often as the others.
One of the reasons for the choice of these specific characters was
because of their extremes in persona. The following content will
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... could be talking about why Gandalf decided to assist the Dwarves in
this specific adventure, as he probably may have had his pick of the
lot. This is quite a good issue, but not the best. Several others
require proper thinking. Themes could be discussed. The plot could be
discussed. Themes of isolation of characters could also be discussed.
Even a comparison with 'The Hobbit' and its sequel, 'Lord of the
Rings' would be a nice idea for a report. It is interesting to see the
changes one goes through during experience. Even when one may think it
is the least expected.
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