The Hobbit :: Book Report Hobbit Essays

The HobbitBook ReportCHARACTER INTRODUCTION BILBO BAGGINS The Hobbit who led the Dwarves to the lonesome Mountain to reclaim their treasure from the calculus Smaug. He found the One recoil in Gollums cave GANDALF The Wizard that accompanies Bilbo and the dwarves on their quest. He is well versed in magic spells and often calls upon them to save his comrades. THORIN OAKENSHIELD Son of the King of Dwarves who were driven from the Lonely Mountain by Smaug. With the aid of Gandalf and Bilbo he seeks regain his treasure and the throne. When Smaug died he truly became King under the Mountain, though he was killed in combat in the battle of five Armies. SMAUG The dragon of the Lonely Mountain who hordes the treasure he stole from the dwarves of Dale. GOLLUM He is perfect example of the evil powers of the One Ring. He was natural a Hobbit but had the ring too long. It made him into a slimy little creature that only lives to possess the ring. BARD The archer who kill ed Smaug. He beam of light the dragon in the one part it had no protection. The towns people later considered him a hero. What the people didnt know it was Bilbo who discovered the weak spot in the dragons iron scales. BEORN An enemy of Orcs, he becomes friends with Bilbo and Gandalf. He has the ability to change forms from human to bear. It is he who determines the outcome of the battle of five Armies. STORY SUMMARYThe concur begins with Bilbo Baggins enjoying a pipe after breakfast. This is one of his favorite pleasures and he feels quite content in doing so. He is middle-aged, and resides in a clean warm delve in the ground.One morning Gandalf, a wizard stops by to chat with Bilbo. He informs Bilbo that he is looking for someone to go on an take a chance with him. Although Bilbo is tempted he declines, but not before inviting Gandalf for tea the next morning.The next day Bilbo hears his doorbell and he recalls inviting Gandalf for tea, but instead of the wizard at t he door, thither is a group of dwarves... thirteen in all.Thorin son of the dwarf king starts to outline a plan on how to regain the treasure stolen by the dragon Smaug.