Characters
This is the name of the protagonist of The Hobbit.
Who is Bilbo Baggins?
From the first sentence, the author sets up a theme for the entire novel, which is this.
What is the difference between what's on the surface and what's beneath it?
This item is stolen by from Smaug by Bilbo
What is a golden goblet?
These are fun games that are played with words, and are used in the exchange between Bilbo and Smaug.
What are riddles?
This vocab word can be defined as: inflicting a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
What is smite?
This is the name of the dwarf that is leading the adventure.
Who is Thorin Oakenshield?
The dwarves sing a song in the beginning of The Hobbit. The theme of the song is this.
What is, things Bilbo Baggins hates?
Bilbo is willing to be eaten by Smaug in exchange for this.
What is a light?
These are descriptive titles of people, places or things, that are used often in The Hobbit, like "Orcrist the Goblin Cleaver".
What are epithets?
This is a very steep cliff.
What is a precipice?
This is the name of the dragon that has taken over the Kingdom of Erebor.
Who is Smaug?
This theme runs through out the entire novel, and is hinted at by the fact that Bilbo's family is very wealthy, and the fact that Smaug has a horde.
What is the theme of values?
Thorin gives Bilbo this as a gift.
What is fancy armor?
Values and desires are examples of this element of writing character.
What is motivation?
This means highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
What is loathsome?
This is the motivation or goal that our protagonist has at the start of the novel.
What is a happy quiet life (with no adventures)?
This secret is kept from Thorin after Bilbo discovers it.
What is the location of the Arkenstone?
This emotion begins to take over the dwarves as they explore under the mountain.
What is greed?
The bard and the master are an example of this type of character comparison.
What are foils?
causing shock, dismay, or horror.
What is appalling?
This goal or motivation of the dwarves is what leads them into the lonely mountain, (where the dragon sleeps).
What is taking back the treasures of Erebor?
The differences between the bard and the master are an example of this general theme in the book.
What is greed?
This character warns Laketown about the arrival of Smaug.
Who is Bard the Bowman?
Often confused with the idea of theme, this element of writing is seen in the proverbs, as well as the stories focus on greed and the power of wealth.
What are morals (or messages)?
This is the time of day immediately following sunset.
What is gloaming?