“We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner! I can’t think what anybody sees in them,” (Tolkien 7). This was said by Bilbo Baggins, who at the time was unaware that an adventure is exactly what he needed. The adventure that Baggins participates in changes him for the better by bringing out qualities he never knew he had. This adventure is the physical journey that takes place during the majority of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. The journey itself makes the book’s focus on Baggins meaningful by using it as an opportunity to teach the reader about life. The journey changes Baggins, shows that perseverance is an important quality, and demonstrates that life is about more than just…
They still faced many hardships such as a ruthless dragon, an argument over the treasure, and a battle. After all this though, they realized that it was the journey and the end result combined that made the experience so valuable. The journey allowed them all to be brave and heroic, at times without the assistance of their mentor Gandalf. They then had the stories to tell and reminisce about. Bilbo also gained a few friends along the way, including the elves with whom he kept in touch. The reader can infer that sometimes “the ride” is sometimes more special than the place to which he or she is traveling. At the end of the day, this journey was a useful adventure for those who went through it.
The physical journey in The Hobbit takes place during much of the book and showcases the many hardships of the book’s heroes. It gives meaning to the book in that it teaches the reader valuable life lessons. The journey gives Bilbo an opportunity to grow and mature into a well-rounded character. It also stresses the fact that sometimes the journey is more beneficial than the destination. Gandalf was right to tell the dwarves to…
