What Is Bilbo's Transformation In The Hobbit

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Imagine a land full of Goblins, Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, enchanted forests, and so much more! Sounds dreamy right? The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien takes you on a magical journey through all of that. However, Mr. Baggins would disagree. He himself experienced an adventure quite similar. Through this fantasy, Bilbo encountered a life changing incident. As the novel refrains, it is safe to say Mr. Baggins is not who he used to be, in a good way that is. As Bilbo embarks on an entirely new aspect of life with the fellow dwarves, who so generously invited him, he is a little timid. He questions if he is really capable of following along with the tenacious dwarves. As he begins the journey, The Hobbit states “Is that the mountain?” asked Bilbo in a solemn voice… and just at that moment he felt more tired than he ever remembered feeling before.” (pages 45-46) Through this quote, it is easy to convey Bilbo's mood. He doesn’t seem thrilled to embark on an escapade with these …show more content…
At Mr. Baggins humble home he was never shy to share his belongings, even if he didn’t want. As for during the war, Bilbo lived by more of a “all men for himself” dictum. When the dwarves came and crashed in the Baggins Hobbit Hole, Bilbo was not shy to offer food, drink, and bed. “Come along in and have some tea!” he managed to say after taking a deep breath.” Without any clear understanding as to why, but Bilbo hid the Arkenstone from Thorin beside the fact he knew how much it meant to him. He also had the audacity to trade for it, with Bard. Page 280 exhibits Thorin is a little uneasy because of Bilbo’s betrayal. “But he reckoned without the dwarves. The knowledge that the arkenstone was in the hands of the besiegers burned in their thoughts.” Bilbo was selfish in choosing to bargain with the Arkenstone. However, in Bilbo’s eyes it was beneficial. But Thorin sees it otherwise. Thorin senses Bilbo developed as the journey
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