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by J.R.R. Tolkien

In terms of Tolkien's literary context, we should look to his twin focuses: philology (the study of languages) and philosophy (moral, rather than political ethics). The Hobbit is a literary exposition of Tolkien's personal grappling with the "big ideas" that have long engaged the great minds of…

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How did they find the secret door? What element of pre-destination is evident in their discovery?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 22, 2013 6:20 AM
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Where in all of bilbos magnificent and often difficult adventures is his real battle
Posted by tammy c #320961
Last updated by: Aslan on May 07, 2013 2:20 PM
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What was meant by '' the desire of dwarves''?
Posted by symeriah b #319853
Last updated by: Aslan on May 02, 2013 7:26 PM
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What example of foreshadowing is evident early in chapter 7?
Posted by lauren t #315451
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 28, 2013 9:54 PM
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The questers receive supplies from?
Posted by catherine n #317619
Last updated by: catherine n #317619 on Apr 24, 2013 4:32 PM
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What is bilbo baggins searching for?
Posted by diamond b #317507
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 24, 2013 9:39 AM
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Who is the Elvenking? Taking into account the description and the Elvenking's realm, where else have you encountered similar settings?
Posted by brook h #263523
Last updated by: the hotdawgman on Apr 23, 2013 8:48 PM
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Dwarves retreat the dragons lair after
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Last updated by: taylor d #312859 on Apr 22, 2013 4:12 PM
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Which didnt make an appearence at Battle Five Armies
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 22, 2013 3:11 PM
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Bard feels that his people have a right to the treasure for all but which of these reason
Posted by taylor d #312859
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 22, 2013 3:07 PM
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The spiders capture the dwarves and plan to
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Last updated by: taylor d #312859 on Apr 22, 2013 3:04 PM
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One weakness of Bilbo barrel plan is
Posted by taylor d #312859
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 22, 2013 3:02 PM
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Gandalf uses all but which to fight off his foes?
Posted by taylor d #312859
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 22, 2013 2:59 PM
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What are Bilbo's feelings as he and his friends set off for Lonely Mountain? How do the travelers get the door open?
Posted by taylor d #312859
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 19, 2013 9:06 PM
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What is so remarable about Lake-town? What are the people like in Lake-town? What sort of leader is the Master of Lake-wood?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 19, 2013 8:58 PM
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What serious flaws in his escape plan suddenly occurs to Bilbo at the minute? How does he cope?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 19, 2013 8:56 PM
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Why is elvenking angry with the dwarves?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 19, 2013 8:52 PM
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What startling discovery do the dwarves make about Thorin? What has been Thorin's fate?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 19, 2013 8:49 PM
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How does Bilbo rescue the dwarves from the spiders?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 19, 2013 8:48 PM
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What mistakes do the dwarves make in the forest up to the point where they decide to leave the path?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 19, 2013 8:46 PM
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my favorite person
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Last updated by: rachel p #316253 on Apr 18, 2013 6:13 PM
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What are Thorin's last words? why are they important? what gestures do bard and elvenking make at his burial
Posted by taylor d #312859
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 16, 2013 9:57 PM
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what plan does Bilbo carry-out? whay does he do this? What does this reveal about his character?
Posted by taylor d #312859
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 16, 2013 9:25 PM
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How does Thorin react to the discovery that Arenstone is now in the hands of his enemies?
Posted by taylor d #312859
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 16, 2013 9:22 PM
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Why is the battle of five armies a particulary fine culminating adventure to the novel?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 16, 2013 9:21 PM
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