Friday, November 27, 2015

Week Six: Hero's Journey & The Hobbit

The hobbit is a great example of the hero’s journey. In the beginning we have Bilbo’s call to adventure from Gandalf to join him and a company of dwarves to reclaim their fallen kingdom. At first we see Bilbo question whether or not this journey would be a good thing and we see him wanting to stay home to stick with his normal routine. Then the transformation begins because he decides to join the company of dwarves to reclaim their home. For most of the story I would say Gandalf and some of the dwarves are Bilbo’s mentors and helpers.
The challenges and temptations are definitely seen throughout this story. Bilbo is constantly fighting the urge to turn around and go back home, he also has to keep fighting to stay strong and positive because he is seen as the weaker one of the company. The abyss of this story is probably when Bilbo finds the ring and saves thorin from being killed by the white orc, this is when the story turns completely and Thorin no longer see’s Bilbo as useless and finally views him as a warrior. This moves us into the rebirth/atonement part of the story.

            The return process takes longer because Bilbo still has to fight a dragon and five armies, but he is completely transformed into a hero by then. Finally bilbo’s gift of the goddess would be how he changed from the beginning of the story and all of the gold he receives in the end for joining the company. The hobbit is a great example of the hero’s journey.

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