Good Leaders In the book The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien, leadership is a very important theme throughout the story. Bilbo Baggins is a great examples of a leader that always strived to move forward and do what is best for the group. Bilbo led his group through many perilous times and risky situations, always managing to get them out of trouble. Having joined the journey having no idea what he was getting into, Bilbo proved himself to be a strong leader in times of danger. He heroically rescued them from their cells and had the genius idea to sail down the river, saving them from the Elven King. Bilbo also bravely entered Smaug’s cave first even though he had no idea what he would encounter. Lastly, Bilbo, unbeknownst to Thorin, gave over the …show more content…
Bilbo himself was not locked in a cell so he could have easily left and went forward with his journey. However, being the strong leader he is, Bilbo devised a plan to rescue all his friends and continue on the journey together. By doing this, Bilbo did what was best for his group of companions and maintained a strong, friendly bond with his group. Continually, he once again proved himself strong and brave by daring to be the first to enter Smaug’s cave. Bilbo himself was nervous and scared, but he put his companions before himself and did what was best for the group. By daring to enter his cave, he maintained friendly relations with his companions. Having entered the cave, he had a conversation with Smaug that concerned him, however he did not let that bother him too much. Only a good leader would go into the cave of Smaug and this proved to his group how necessary he was. Lastly, he gave over the Arkenstone, even though Thorin believed it was his. Even though he lost Thorin’s friendship for a bit, he always knew he was doing the right thing. He made a bold and daring move that only a true leader would make. He chose the path that would yield the entire group the best
Finally, the bravest moment of Bilbo Baggins is when he gives the Arkenstone to Bard and the Elven King in order for his friends to accept the deal that was to be made. This is brave because he was risking getting abandoned by his friends in order to
Bilbo Baggins finds another side of himself he is the one leading the group of dwarves. In chapter 8 Mr. Bilbo Baggins shows real bravery by been able to set himself and the dwarves free from the spiders. In chapter 9 Mr. Bilbo Baggins shows intelligence by been able to devise a plan to set the dwarves free from the wood elves prison. In chapter 12 it is Mr. Bilbo Baggins alone that goes into Smaug dragon’s lair and he is also able to find Smaug’s vulnerable spot. In chapter 16 Mr. Bilbo Baggins is willing to give up his share of the wealth to bring peace to the humans, dwarves, and
From this experience Bilbo leanr that you can never underestimate the inteliigence, and the striotypes that say strength is everything are missleaading. Bilbo also learnt and developed through his own experiences, one of those moments was in the misty mountain. Biblo Baggins was assined as the Burgler at the begining of his expidition, his job was to simply find any weakness of the dragon as everything had to have a weakness. Then as Bilbo was creaping out into Smaugs layer he was smelt by the 'sleeping smaug' soon smaug told biblo that the dwarfs were untrustworth and began thinking this was an easy meal. Since smaug underestimated Bibo it allowed him to swiftly escape with his life.
Even though this part of the hero’s journey was portrayed pretty similarly, there is still a bit of a difference. They both used their instincts, but Bilbo was influenced a bit by the dwarves. His Took side had shown while the dwarves were contemplating whether he was fit for the adventure or not. This made him want to prove himself to them. Instincts aren’t normally the cause of the call to adventure, but for some reason, these two very different novels are similar this way.
I don’t want any adventures, thank you. Not today.” (pg 8-9) Risks with the adventure were just too high, at first, for Biblo to pack everything up and leave his family name in the dust. Bilbo eventually was persuaded to come along when he started to walk into the second act, the
Bilbo Baggins seems to follow The Archetypal Journey by Joseph Campbell. In The Hobbit, journey is followed step by step. Some people would say that they don’t believe that the main character Bilbo baggins followed the Journey, that he goes through a different path, but that is not the case with that statement and by an example that will demonstrate why, I disagree. Bilbo Baggins does follow the journey, when Gandalf arrives and tell Bilbo of an adventure that he is planning, and ask Bilbo to go with him and help thirteen Dwarves regain treasure that was stolen from them by a dragon named Smaug. Right after the “Call to Adventure,” Bilbo refuse to join him in any kind of adventure that might shame his reputation in his homeland.
Bilbo is originally tentative about joining any adventures and decides to stay in his hobbit-hole (“The Hobbit” 97). This uncertainty stems from his comfort in staying in his safe home. When Bilbo first spoke with Gandalf about joining the quest with the Dwarves, Bilbo rejects the entire idea of an adventure, saying, “We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things. Make you late for dinner!
Bilbo fails to steal a bag from a Troll’s pocket when he was told to observe the red light from the dwarves’ camp. (43) From this failure, the dwarves begin to doubt his usefulness as a burglar, causing him to lose faith in himself. As time progresses, Bilbo proves to the dwarves, especially Thorin, and himself of what he is capable of. He gains confidence with the defeat of each of his enemies.
Bilbo’s third trial is finding a way for the dwarves to escape the wood-elves palace. When the guard is drunk, Bilbo lets the dwarves out by stealing the keys and pushing the dwarves into barrels. After a hero’s many trials, they face their ultimate enemy, and for Bilbo that is Smaug, the dragon. Smaug shares qualities from the other does Bilbo faced, but with more powers and fearsomeness. Facing many new enemies in his trials, they all leave Bilbo something in return for defeating them such as the knowledge that no adventurer will be left behind, courage and respect from the dwarves as he helped set them free when all hope seemed to be lost, confidence and willingness to fight and lastly, the knowledge that while his friends can protect him, he can protect his friends.
In the story “The Hobbit” Bilbo can be seen as the hero when he sacrifices his family’s name to be a part of the quest to get Thorin's gold back Bilbo's first approach is his attempt on stealing the trolls’ treasure. He later is met by the goblins, Gollum, elves, and spiders. Each fear he faces develops Bilbo as a hero, getting him ready for his greatest quest, stealing the treasure from Smaug.. Another example of Bilbo putting others before himself is the treasure he willing to give in order to bring peace to the men, elves, and dwarves. Last, but not least, Bilbo is willing to sacrifice his life for a cause bigger than himself.
At the beginning of the story, Bilbo seems very cowardly, but soon proves that he is indeed brave. Bilbo is very tied up in his very boring, monotonous life and he really does not want to go on the adventure that he is
After a brief talk with Thorin and the other 12, Bilbo finally convinces himself that he is brave enough. Biblo steps into where the treasure horde is kept, and sees sleeping Smaug. Little does Bilbo know, that Smaug is faking his slumber and gets up to catch Bilbo in the act of burglary. After a tense act of Bilbo trying to keep Smaug from killing him, the dreaded worm gets angry and leaves to go on a hunt, giving the group small amount of time to get
Along the way, they overcome many obstacles that threaten their lives and put their trust for one another to the test. Bilbo learns that there is more to him than he realizes and through hard work and dedication, he can accomplish almost anything. Overcoming these problems and learning more about himself helped Bilbo change from an ordinary, self-doubting hobbit into a clever, courage-filled, loyal hero. In the beginning, Bilbo has no desire to go on an adventure of any kind, but he quickly learns about the cleverness he obtains when he is forced to make quick decisions.
At first, Bilbo turns down the favor without a second thought. Eventually, he changes his mind and decides to part take in the risky adventure. He escapes death many times and has to overcome numerous obstacles. In the end, Bilbo Baggins is
Gandalf calls Bilbo to adventure at the beginning of the story, and Bilbo is forced to realize that “adventures are not all pony-rides in May-sunshine” (Tolkien 33). Bilbo’s journey to a hero begins with gaining an understanding that he must expose himself to uncertainty in order to help his group. After Bilbo crosses the first threshold with help from Gandalf, he finds himself in the ‘belly of the whale’ with