Analysis of One Work

Since this is the final blog post I will be posting, I want to take the time to thank you for taking your own time to read my blog. Although J.R.R. Tolkein wrote many novels, one of them intrigues me the most, The Hobbit. The Hobbit was published in 1937 and is roughly 310 pages long (Wikipedia). Along with the analysis of The Hobbit comes the novels many themes and how they progress.
Throughout The Hobbit the themes of animism, the ability to overcome greed and selfishness, and the maturation of the protaganist (Wikipedia). As Bilbo Baggins, the main character, begins his quest, he begins as a weak and gullible hobbit. However, as Bilbo continues his journey with the dwarves and the discovery of the ring, Bilbo begins to mature into a more knowing and charasmatic character. Bilbo becomes more eager to fight for the good of all mankind. The theme of overcoming greed and selfishness is another major point to expand upon. A big topic many of the characters are compatible with is greed. The characters all seem to want food and will do anything to calm their starving bellies. Also, as Bilbo grows fond of the magic ring, he will not let anyone hold it or borrow it due to his selfishness. The final important theme throughout the novel is animism. In all of Tolkien's novels, it seems that some form of inanimate object can walk and/or talk. The talking creatures in The Hobbit are the dragon Smaug, spiders, eagles, ravens, and many more. Another important analysis of The Hobbit are the different characters.
Althought there are many important characters in The Hobbit, the two main characters are Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey. "Bilbo's central role is underscored by his appeal---he is not only the most important, but also the most likable and honorable character" (Sparknotes). Bilbo eventually learns to live life to the fullest and not huddle away from the outer world in his hole in the hill home. Gandalf is the man/wizard who chose Bilbo, an old freind, to journey with the other dwarves on their quest. The Grey wizard never reallys explains himself in much depth, however; his points are short and to the point. Thus, there are many more characters throughout the novel that are important, yet Bilbo and Gandalf are the most important.
Overall, there is much more to be said about the novel The Hobbit, yet not enough time and blog space to discuss it all. Thank you for reading my blog. Lets pray I get an acceptable grade!

----------"It is the job that is never started that takes longest to finish."
-J.R.R. Tolkien (ThinkExist)

Work Cited

"SparkNotes: The Hobbit: Analysis of Major Characters." SparkNotes: Today's Most Popular
Study Guides. web. 11 May 2010. http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hobbit/canalysis.html.

"The Hobbit." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 11 May 2010.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hobbit#Critical_Analysis.