2007-08-26 13:11:56 · 4 answers · asked by tantric132 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It comes to him naturally (and quite against his better judgment).
Jim, http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com
2007-08-26 13:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by JimPettis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at Joseph Campbell's HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES. All heroes, ancient and contemporary, have similar characteristics. Just see what Campbell says about those characteristics, and apply them to Bilbo.
2007-08-26 20:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by Joseph G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of his heroism is in the book "The Hobbit". He is instrumental in saving his party several times. But despite the rampant greed and massive treasure he never becomes a greedy person himself. Also, in the Fellowship of the Ring, he willingly gives up the One Ring. And he's the only person to possess it that does. Even Frodo in the end tries to keep it, but Gollum steals it and falls into the pit.
2007-08-26 21:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He "led" the dwarves through Mirkwood and to the Lonely Mountain and found the One Ring (though no one knows that until 50 years later). What's not heroic??
2007-08-26 20:30:38 · answer #4 · answered by Bryce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋