Who Is Bilbo A Hero

In the Novel, “The Hobbit”, written by J.R.R Tolkien is a hobbit named Bilbo. A typical hobbit doesn’t go on any adventures, they love to stay in their homes and eat comfy food. Bilbo isn’t your typical hobbit, at first he refused to go on any adventure when a wizard named Gandalf asked him to the impossible. But as it turns out, it isn’t the impossible. Bilbo and thirteen dwarves set out on a tough adventure to slap a dragon and take back their treasure. Bilbo helped save the dwarves countless of times and help his friends get back their home and receive some treasure. He wasn’t in it for the treasure, he was made great friends. Some friends were lost, but weren’t forgotten and Bilbo learned that money and treasure isn’t everything. He lost the respect of his fellow hobbits, however he didn’t care. He was happy he went on the adventure and would never forget it. First, Bilbo loves all of his friends dearly, it shows every single time he would save them over and over again. Nevertheless, he knew in his gut when Thorin refused to give the Lake-men and the elves any treasure for the damage that the dragon caused was unfair. It was Bilbo and his friend’s who upset the dragon, so naturally they should pay for what they have done. Thorin unfortunately was being greedy and a bit stubborn wouldn’t give the Lake-men one penny. Bilbo wanted to search for justice so he gave the Arkenstone of Thrain to the Lake-men and the elves. Even so, something horrible was going to happen. Gandalf mentioned, “There is an unpleasant time just in front of you; but keep your heart up!” This quote foreshadows that Bilbo will have some trouble in the future. The future would be the next day when Bilbo tells Thorin he gave Bard the stone. Thorin threw Bilbo out and pretty much disowned Bilbo. He told Thorin to give his fourteenth share to the Lake people and even though Thorin hated Bilbo at the moment, he agreed. Bilbo got his justice for the Lake-men. In addition, Bilbo faced many of challenges when he and his friends were stuck in the forest. He was trapped in a spider web and managed to escape and kill the spider. His mission wasn’t complete, his friends were still missing. Bilbo was still facing the fact that it was pitched dark, lost and was starving. He went above his own struggles and went to go help his friends. He was able to distract the spiders while using his ring. He sing songs just like this to get the spiders away from the dwarves. “Lazy Lob and crazy Cob are weaving webs to wind me. I am far more sweet than other meat, but still they cannot find me!” Bilbo would sing …show more content…
Bilbo proved everyone wrong. Being a hero isn’t simply putting your life at risk or doing good deeds to get rewards. It is being loyal to your friends and helping them achieve their goals. Bilbo ended up doing three out of the four things i mentioned. He risked his life multiple times, remained loyal, and playing a huge role in getting back Thorin’s home. There were many events that occur making Bilbo a hero. When the dwarves were taken from the forest by the elves. Bilbo made a choice, he could either follow them and set them free. Or try to find his way out of the forest. He chose the first one. He put on his ring and became invisible. He was being a true burglar, but looking for an escape plan. He find one, shipments were being brought in by a lake. Bilbo being the smart hobbit that he is. Decided to put each dwarves in each barrel. His plan has uncomfortable, however successful. Bilbo put his friends first, which a true hero does. “Of course he was not in a barrel himself in, nor was there anyone to pack him in…”(pg 168). Bilbo didn’t think about himself, he didn’t think about his outcome only his friends. Even though heros should care for themselves, most make sure their companions are safe and well. Bilbo managed to escape on top of a barrel and set him and the dwarves free. That is what a true hero does for one