Page 213: When the text says that bilbo "fought the real battle in the tunnel alone," what battle is the passage talking about (Tolkien 213)? And, what UNIVERSAL THEME does this describe?

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The Hobbit

Page 213: When the text says that bilbo "fought the real battle in the tunnel alone," what battle is the passage talking about (Tolkien 213)? And, what UNIVERSAL THEME does this describe?

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Chapter 12

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Asked by maddie j #348277 on 12/2/2013 8:44 PM

Last updated by Timi F #500361 on 2/8/2016 6:37 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 12/3/2013 1:00 AM

The "real battle"refers to Bilbo summoning the courage to go forward into the dragon's lair. The universal theme of battling one's own fears as the hardest battles we fight is at play here.

Answered by megan c #348893 on 12/5/2013 4:12 PM

The "real battle"refers to Bilbo summoning the courage to go forward into the dragon's lair. The universal theme of battling one's own fears as the hardest battles we fight is at play here.

Answered by Timi F #500361 on 2/8/2016 6:37 PM

The 'real battle' refers to Bilo summoning the courage to go forward into the dragons lair.

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