The Hobbit

Question

Find a short passage in Chapter Five that illustrates Tolkein's poetic writing style.

Asked by Kennedy K #410699 on 12/15/2014 12:16 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 12/15/2014 12:41 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 12/15/2014 12:41 AM

From the text:

What has roots as nobody sees,

Is taller than trees,

Up, up it goes,

And yet never grows?

"Easy!" said Bilbo. "Mountain, I suppose."

The Hobbit