The Hobbit

Compare and contrast the elves’ song on pages 182-183 with the goblin’s song on 60-61.Consider the purpose, audience, points of reference, and the sound of the poetry.

Compare and contrast the elves’ song on pages 182-183 with the goblin’s song on 60-61.Consider the purpose, audience, points of reference, and the sound of the poetry.

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There are two songs: Down in the Valley (Elves) and Goblin Town (Goblins). The Elves has a tone and diction that is more cheerful. The context of the song is poking fun at Bilbo and the dwarves. The Goblin song is less articulate full of onomatopoeia like "crack" and more vulgar than the Elves. You can check them out below:

https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Songs_and_Verses