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The Hobbit By J.R.R Tolkien Chapter 1

In this chapter of The Hobbit many characters are introduced including Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf and many dwarves. The story began introducing the main character, who and what he is, and the setting of The Hill. Then the story became interesting once he was visited by Gandalf who was notorious for leading new adventures. Bilbo being a scared little Hobbit did not want to be part of an adventure. Gandalf departed and Bilbo panicked, inviting him to his house in the afternoon. When the afternoon came Bilbo was greeted by many dwarves that were sent by Gandalf. When Gandalf finally arrived there were 12 dwarves and Gandalf as guests in his home. They went on to explain they needed another member for an adventure to steal back their gold and jewels.

Why did you select this novel? I selected this novel because the Lord of The Rings series was very successful and i knew this was by the same author. I also chose The Hobbit because the author is very descriptive and allows the reader to fully grasp what is happening in the novel. After reading the first chapter I am glad i chose this novel based on the interesting introduction if the characters.

What's going on as the story begins? As the story begins many characters are introduced and the flaws of Bilbo are shown. The author introduces the setting and there is also speak of an adventure to come. This is a good introduction to a story because it allows the reader to relate and think about what is to come in the story.

How does the author get you to read on or hold your interest? The author holds on to the reader`s interest by creating an interesting main character that we can relate to. The author also creates flaws in Bilbo that makes his decisions less predictable and easier to relate to. Even after reading the first chapter i feel as if i know how the characters feel with new occurrences which is a good sign in a novel. For example, Bilbo is frightened by new ideas and i not likely to be happy with the new idea of an adventure.

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Chapter 2 Dec 10th 2010

During this chapter of The Hobbit the characters personalitys were shown and the plot moved forward. This chapter began with Bilbo waking to the mess from the day before, his thought were explained to the reader and it was made clear that he had doubts about the journey and considered not going. This was very interesting because it shows that there is a weakness Bilbo may need to overcome. The story continued with Bilbo being told to meet the dwarves, quickly, at a nearby Inn. He then ran to the Inn, met with the dwarves and rode on horseback with them, beginng their journey. Very soon they were having a good time, chatting and exchanging stories.But, soon there was rainfall and nightfall and they were forced to stop and set up camp. They soon saw in a distance a light in a cave and decided that Bilbo needed to investigate. What Bilbo found were trolls with food, fire and drink.

Describe any new characters that are introduced? What is their purpose? There are many characters that are introduced. For example, Bilbo Baggins, who is the main character and the story seems to be of him. There is Gandalf, who is wise to balance the young and dimwitted side of Bilbo and then there are the dwarves who are there to create an atmosphere of a large group traveling.

Is the novel believable? No, this novel is not believable because there are many imaginary characters including dwarves and hobbits. This novel is also a fiction so we can assume that it is not believable even before reading it.

Is the language in the novel difficult or easy? GIve examples and explain. The language in this novel is not difficult but there are a few words that are "older" because of the age of the book. I do not believe that this takes away, or disrupts the story because it just forces me to read carefully and grasp the meaning of what the author is trying to say. 8/10 MORE DETAIL ON THE QUESTIONS

Chapter 3, 4, and 5 Jan 6th 2011

During this chapter of The Hobbit the setting shifts further from the safe 'Hill' and into unknown areas including the insides of The Misty Mountains. Chapter 3 begins with the travelers becoming tired of travel already. Days passed before they followed Gandalf to the valley of Rivendale, where elves lived. They had a short rest there, were given supplies, and Bilbo was given an elvish sword that glowed bright when goblins were near. This chapter focused on the helpfulness of Gandalf and portrayed him as wise and full of leadership. At the end of the chapter they left Rivendale and the elves and continued their journey through the Misty Mountains and beyond. Chapter 4 began with the group traveling into the Misty Mountains and stopping to rest in a cave for the night. They were woken by large goblins, who grabbed them and took them into a goblin tunnel system. They soon broke free with the help of Gandalf and ran deeper and deeper into the tunnel, Gandalf's staff being the only source of light. Bilbo, being slow had to be carried and was soon dropped and split up after a goblin tackled him. The chapter ends here and it showed the downsides of having Bilbo accompany them. The chapter ends with Bilbo alone in the dark. Chapter 5 introduces the character of Golem, a very thin and pale creature living by a tunnel stream. Bilbo and him decide that they will have a riddle contest. If Bilbo wins Golem will show him the way out of the tunnels. Bilbo ends up winning and Golem becomes angry and leaves for a molment. While gone Bilbo sees Golem dropped a ring in the stream, when he puts the ring on he becomes invisible. Golem soon returns and he runs down a tunnel in hopes of finding his ring and the invisible hobbit. Bilbo follows and soon finds his way out of the caves. But, he is alone and does not know where Gandalf and the others are.

How does the author get you to read on or hold your interest? The author holds my interest by introducing new characters and expanding on old characters. This maintains my interest because the reactions of new characters are unpredictable and this is balanced by the predictable actions of the characters you've already learned about. They also have a setting that is constantly changing which makes me want new information and leads to a better structured plot.

What has happened before the novel began? Before the novel began Bilbo had gone on other minor adventures with Gandalf which made him hesitant to go on this adventure. This means that Bilbo and Gandalf already know each other well. Therefore I can assume that Gandalf and Bilbo trust each other and are acquaintances. This creates a bonding that the reader doesn't want to be ruined and makes the reader care about the characters.

What information did you need to know before reading the novel? Before reading this novel you do not need to know any information. The author introduces all the characters from the beginning. The story is also fictitious which allows you to learn about every detail without the need of prior knowledge. This is great for a novel because it allows the reader to use their imagination for some of the setting and views of the character without needing to know already where they are and how they are affected.

Chapters 7-18 Jan 11, 2011

In these final chapters of the novel The Hobbit, many events and new characters are introduced. The 7th chapter begins with Bilbo waking in the eagles ledge and is soon carried to a safe path to contnue their journey. They all travel until they realize they are in need are supplies. They walk to a mysterious persons house named Beorn who gives them food, shelter, and horses. Soon Gandalf needed to leave and couldnt help them on their journey. The dwarves and Bilbo continued forward untill they reached a large stream. They attempted to steal a boat but failed. They traveled along the stream and were attacked and seperated by giant spiders. Bilbo killed one with his dagger but the others were held captive. He later rescued them with the help of his ring and they escaped, right into a city of unfriendly elves who but them in jail for trespassing (all but Bilbo). After days Bilbo recued them from jail by stealing a key and a raft to float away from the city. They made one last welcome stop with a dwarve city and continued untill they reached their destination. The massive doors of the old dwarf city guarded by the dragon, Smaug. The dwarves talked with the dragon untill he was angered. Out of frustration and pride he traveled back to the city where they were held captive in hopes they lived their and would get back at them for trying to steal from "his" gold. The dragon traveled to the elf city and was killed by the king, Bard. The dwarves caught news of this and collected what they could carry. The next day however Bard and his elves arrived for the gold, and so did goblins. There was a massive battle and the Dwarves, Bilbo, and Gandalf (who returned) were carried to safety again by the eagles. The novel concludes with Bilbo having tea in the company of Gandlaf and Balin (a dwarf). This ending was enjoyable because I saw how the character changed but it shows that it is the same person that we experianced in the beginning.

New characters and challenges are added as the novel progresses. New characters including Bard and Beorn make this novel interesting and unexpected and in gathering new information. New things including character personalities also change. For example, Bilbo takes a leadership role compared to his ussual sacred self.
 * What new things are added to the original problem as the novel progresses? **

**To what age group is the novel aimed? Support your answer with evidence**. This novel is aimed for the ages of 12 or older. The novel is easy to follow but has some unexpected happenings which makes The hobbit and easy read for young adults and older. The novel has many things that people of all ages can relate to, including Bilbos hunger and homesickness. Having these relative features makes it easy for a majority of people to have more enjoyment from this book.

A major thing that resloved the plot was the new characters they met during their journey and the change in Bilbos character. The eagles helped them more than once in getting out of dangerous situations, including the wolves and when the war began. Bilbo was also a main contributor in resloving the plot because his newfound bravery allowed him to out-smart the dragon and resvcue his companions many times. ** #1—PLOT **  **Write a short plot summary of your novel. This should be about 250 words(1 page). Include information such as: What the title has to do with the book, where and when the story happens, who is telling the story, what the central conflict is in the story, what the climax is, how the climax is resolved – or if it isn’t, and whether or not you enjoyed the plot and your reasons**.
 * What were the major things that helped to resolve the plot? **

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The plot of this ficticious adventure novel, The Hobbit, is rich and constantly changing which makes it a very enjoyable read. The plot is simple, yet interesting. A simplistic version of the plot is a group traveling through peril and hardships to reclaim their treasure that was taken from their ancestors. The title "The Hobbit" is very fitting because the main character is a hobbit, named Bilbo Baggins. But also because the hobbit could refer to something small. The feeling of being small stays with the traveling group as they come across many dangerous, and large obstacles. The central conflict in the story is the hardships of traveling in harsh terrain, climates, and other mystical dangers including giant spider, goblins, and dragons. The story is told from the perspective of someone who knows how everyone feels and what everyone is thinking. This allows the reader to understand everything that is happening in the changing setting and still enjoy and keep track of the many characters. As the plot progresses the main character, Bilbo, starts to change. As the plot began Bilbo was a scared little Hobbit that was unsure of going on the journey. During the middle of the story he began to show an inner leader that dramatically changed the outcome of the story, for example, saving his companions from a jail. The author made this character to have an overly nervous personality and slowly began to become cofortable with challenges because he wanted something the reader could relate to and become attached to during both the talking animals and hardships, This is why I enjoyed The Hobbit. It has a mix of an interesting plot and developing and changing characters. ======

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