03-23-2015, 10:15 PM | #1 | ||||||
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Fatherly Advice
In the beginning of The Hobbit, Tolkien tells us that
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The first time is at the beginning of Chapter 12, “Inside Information”. Thorin has just unlocked the secret door and begun a long-winded speech directing Bilbo to go investigate the interior of the Mountain. Bilbo cuts him off, reminding the Dwarves that he’s already gotten them out of two serious straits, the spiders and the Elvenking’s palace. Then he says, Quote:
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Here are some ideas to chew on.
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04-03-2015, 06:22 PM | #2 |
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This is an interesting aspect of JRRT's presentation of Bilbo Baggins! I suppose it's to make him more believable, or "human" in some ways. And it certainly fits with his character.
I tend to think The Old Took would have been pretty amused - unlike others in the Shire.
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