The Hobbit Double Entry Journal Prompts

Nicholas Gang star Ms. Sottas Double Entry daybook Prompts March 20, 2013 But men remembered little of all that, though nearly still sang middle-aged songs of the dwarf-kings of the sight, Thror and Dragon, and the fall of the lords of Dale. (Tolkien 176) I hope I n perpetually smell the smell of apples again. (Tolkien 179) But the Master was non unappeasable at all to let them go. They were expensive to era lag, and their arrival had turned social occasions into a long holiday in which business was a standstill. (Tolkien 185)Although the men keep a lively old usances in a new era, this iterate symbolizes how the majority of things digest c clinged in this world. This excerpt situates the dwarves in the present sentence shed whither power has shifted to evil forces, how the dwarves lost control of their mountain city, and also how old legendary maps dont so well in a new environment. The men never really experienced what it was handle to live in a time where e tru ly angiotensin converting enzyme and everything blended harmoniously. afterward reading this in the book, I immediately made a genial connection to a memory of the 6th grade.At the peak of the swine flu epidemic, my school started to administer vaccines to hold dear the students against the disease. I forgot to hand in a consent form to ease up them permission for a vaccine, so instead of exciteting a vaccine, I got the nasal mist in my nose. The nurse asked me what my favorite fruit was, and I replied umm.. apples Not k todaying what it was for, she made the thick goo they shot up my nose apple flavored. This was probably one of the weirdest hints I take aim ever experienced. Just like Fili, I did non want to smell apples for a long time.This excerpt I picked reminds me of a cut off of the Odyssey. The specific disperse I am referencing to is the Suitors. later on learning how expensive it is to afford party over for an occasion, the connection I made between both piec es of belles-lettres only emphasizings this idea by giving more(prenominal) evidence. Not at whatsoever rate until the songs create come true (Tolkien 186) They beat on it, they thrust and pushed at it, they implored it to move, they spoke fragments of broken spells of opening, and cryptograph stirred. (Tolkien 190) Tomorrow begins the lowest week of autumn. Said Thorin one label. And winter comes after autumn, verbalize Bifur. And following(a) year after that, tell Dwalin, and our rims volition grow till they hang down the cliff to the valley before anything happens here. (Tolkien 193) I purposely picked this quote to talk ab come on my reasoning of how these actors line relate to the current generation of music. There is little or no rate of songs that argon produced straight by that stay true to the art of music. For starters, well-nigh songs today bent flat made with real instruments. Secondly, al more or less all of the big time artists be auto-tuned.It i snt the strongest reference I perplex made, but I on the nose providet stand how the stuff they call music is so greatly praised. As the group searches for the secret entrance Elrond has promised the dwarves based on the map, their failure to open the door foreshadows further struggle. The group will wager more forms of resistance, beca utilize this isnt even the worst part of their luck they have been blessed with. This quote also shows the ofttimes repeated theme of tenaciousness displayed end-to-end the novel. The excerpt I presented here shows how the r smash against time is presented for the crew.This is because they do not have forever to complete their tasks. Since they get agitated at how long parts of their quest take, it highlights qualities of the average Joe that they possess. They argon not a group of godly, or immortal organisms. We saw them cut down to size similarly when they were trapped by the wolves. The most that can be said for the dwarves it this they in tended to pay Bilbo really handsomely for his services they had brought him to do a nasty job for them. And they did not mind the poor little brother doing it if he would bit they would all have done their best to get him out of trouble, if he got into it (Tolkien 196) I have absolutely no use for dragon-guarded treasures and the unharmed bevy could stay here forever, if only I could wash up and find this beastly tunnel was my own front-hall at post (Tolkien 198) but rising from the near side of the rocky floor in that respect is a great glow. The glow of the Smaug (Tolkien 200) I had to chew this quote up a little bit and ponder upon it. A side of the dwarves that has not insofar been shown is expressed here. I believe it is greed. The dwarves gain vigorm to be victimisation Bilbo for his talents which make up a sound thief.There isnt much to say about the dwarves if they used Bilbo all along as their scapegoat. Bilbo speaks for himself in this quote. He is not there t o be someones tag along. He has a mind of his own and k straight offs what is right and wrong. He also yearns for the sentry go and comfort of his own home when thrown into the midst of a awkward situation. I can say that Bilbo is a very convincing being. I specifically picked this quote because we have heard of the dragon throughout the whole book, but this is the first off-yearly actual account we have about Bilbos encounter with the dragon first hand.The dragon is pictured as any other dragon from a mythical tale would be. The first and most important indication being the dragon having firey breath. It is because of the dragons cogency to promote havoc that gives the re gradeation an enkindle outcome. straightaway do be careful whispered the hobbit, and as quiet as you can be There whitethorn be no Smaug at the bottom, but thence again, there may be (Tolkien 215) Suddenly Bilbos arm went towards it move by its enchantment. His gnomish hand would not close about it, for it was a large and heavy gem but he lifted it, conclude his eyes and put it in his deepest pocket. (Tolkien 217) Hear, hear cried Bilbo, and flung himself on the g locomote. In the rock-chamber there would have been room for a hundred and there was a small chamber in the back. There they laid out all of their burdens. (Tolkien 224) I like this quote because it emphasizes Bilbos resourcefulness. He thinks through every achievable consequence before he acts. This is a very useful trait to have, especially for someone that is on an adventure where one silly mistaking can prove fatal. Acting so vigilantly will posterior prove fruitful for Bilbo.This is a substantial quote in a rather small chapter. Here we are introduced to the turning point of the story the Arkenstone. This is besides one of the few treasures Bilbo retrieves. The arkenstone is one of the main reasons Thorin set out to take back what was once his ascendants. This quote also foreshadows Bilbos future resourc efulness. After reading the rest of the story, I noticed that the men start to reclaim what is theirs. It almost acts as a foreshadowing tool. The men, especially Thorin, k straight whats rightfully theirs and how it has been taken from them.It will only be a consider of time before they find out if they can hold on to their newly conquered area. The King beneath the Mountain They shouted. His wealth is like the Sun, his fluent like a fountain, his rivers golden run The river is running gold from the Mountain they cried, and everywhere windows were opening and feet were hurrying (Tolkien 226) Already men were jumping into the piss on every side. Women and children were being huddled into laden boats in the market-pool. (Tolkien 228) cursor Said the bow mankind. Black arrowI have saved you for last. You have never failed me and ceaselessly I have retrieveed you. I had you from my find and he from of old. If ever you came from the forges of the true king under the Mountain, go now and speed well (Tolkien 229) I interpreted this quote as a great example of dramatic irony. The townspeople, who think the golden colored river in the distance is amassed wealth, are horribly wrong. The gold is in occurrence, a uncultivated dragon ready to destroy everything in its sight. Everyone starts to cry cheers of joy, when they should be yell tears of sadness.From this quote, I perceived a very strong mental image. The quote shows the true wrath of the Smaug. At the time The Hobbit was written, 1930, women and children were put first in the event of a disaster. For example, in the movie Titanic, one could realise how women and children were loaded onto life boats before men. Here in this quote, if men were the first ones to give up and jump into the water, no one had a hazard at survival by far. There would be no one to help others get on their way to safety. This quote stresses the theme of tradition throughout the story.Because the arrow was handed down from gener ations of old, it had a much higher(prenominal) importance. The bowman believed the arrow had more experience searching more time in battle situations. It is also interesting to read about how much faith was invested into his last shot. This excerpt also sparks my curiosity as to how the archer talks to the lifeless arrow like an old friend. Now we will return to Bilbo and the dwarves. All night one of them had watched, but when morning came they had not heard or seen any sign of danger. But ever more thickly the birds were gathering.Their companies came flying from the South and the crows that still lives about the Mountain were roll and crying unceasingly above. (Tolkien 234) Hail Thorin Why do you fence yourself like a robber in his hold? We are not yet foes, and we rejoice that you are alive beyond our hope. We came expecting to find non living here yet now that we are met there is matter for a converse and a council. (Tolkien 240) The whole place still stinks of dragon, h e grumbled to himself, and it makes me sick. And cram is blood line simply to stick in my throat. (Tolkien 243)I picked this quote to explain how the foreshadowing of Thorin reclaiming his ancestors mountain cabin wraps up. The dwarves are hiding out in the mountain, and now they will have to hold off against whoever feels obligated to pick up the dragons treasures. As the narrator switches points of views, he pictures birds thickly gathering. When you see something abnormal occur in nature, you get a feeling something poor is about to happen. This picture Tolkien painted compelled me to keep on reading. Expecting the dwarves to be dead, the humanness and their allies have come to claim the dragons treasures.The humans mean no harm to the dwarves, and once they find them there they suggest they should split the riches. Thorin, feeling all of it is his become very defensive and abruptly declines. This is the first time in the novel I found Thorin to be so temerarious in his act ions. Considering they greet him with an overly-polite Hail Thorin , I think he should have gave them a small share for off the dragon. Although I am not in the situation personally, I couldnt say what I would suggest. After finally reaching what his whole journey was driven off of, he would need time to make a decision.I find quote jocose and ironic. Thus because Thorin wanted to remain close to his newly acquired treasures, and now he has to being that the mountain is besieged. Now, Thorin has had enough of the mountain when the gaming just started. Now the days passed belatedly and wearily. Many of the dwarves spent their time piling and ordinance the treasure and now Thorin spike of the Arkenstone of Thrain, and bade them eagerly to look for it in every corner. (Tolkien 244) I am tired of stairs and stone passages. I would give a good deal for the feel of grass at my toes.I would give a good deal for the feel of strong toast in my throat, and for a soft bed after a good s upper (Tolkien 246) All in good time said Gandalf. Things are pull towards the end now, unless I am mistaken. There is an unpleasant time just in front of you but keep your heart up You may come through all right. There us news brew that not even ravens have heard. Good night (Tolkien 249) This is one of my most favorite examples of dramatic irony I came across in the novel. Thorin is peeping for the Arkenstone restlessly.What he doesnt know is that Bilbo swiftly retrieved it on one of his first adventures into the mountain. At one point Bilbo gets worried after Thorin says he would put his life on the stone to get it back. Bilbo doesnt want a conflict to erupt between the three races. The dramatic irony throughout this novel up to this point made it much more fun to read. Eventually Bilbo is tired of sticking it out in the mountain. He longs for him down in the mouth life so he takes matters into his own hands. Offering the Arkenstone, something so invaluable to his expediti on, to avoid conflict is something that was just in his nature.An action like this was very brave for him, but he knew what he needed to do. In this quote, Gandalf is congratulating Bilbo on a job well done, yet not to become self-complacent because it is not all over yet. I think that it is essential Gandalf comprehended Bilbos actions of bravery and how he carries out what he believes in with much(prenominal) finesse. Bilbo gets excited because of Gandalfs compliments, and I felt happy for him. By the beard of Durin I call I had Gandalf here Curse him for his choice of you whitethorn his beard wither As for you I will throw you to the rocks He cried and lifted Bilbo into his arms.Stay Your wish is granted said a voice. The old man with the casket threw aside his hood and cloak. Here is Gandalf And none too gyply it seems. If you dont like my Burglar, please dont footing him. Put him down, and listen first to what he has to say (Tolkien 250-251) The Goblins are upon you B olg of the compass north is coming, O Dain Whose father you slew in Moria. Behold The bats are above his army like a sea of locusts. (Tolkien 255) It was a imposing battle. The most dreadful of all Bilbos experiences, and the one which at the time he hated most. (Tolkien 257)This quote that I picked only further emphasizes the fact that Gandalfs and Bilbos views correspond with each other. Nothing bad can really result from a duo with supernatural powers and great resourcefulness. I also appreciate how Gandalf cuts Thorin down to size. I believe that the riches he sits upon got to his head and now he somewhat corrupt. In this part of the book, we are introduced to a new character, Bolg of the North. According to the book, Bolg is the son of Azog. This is very interesting because earlier in the book we learned Azog was the goblin who killed Thorins grandfather, Thror.This reminds me of the short story we read earlier in the year, The Interlopers, and how the hostility remained be tween the generations of family. This story of the battle given on the account of Bilbo really made me do the degree of severity in which it occurred. If this was worse than Bilbos experience of being chased up a tree by wolves and then having it slowly burnt down with him stuck up there, then this battle must have been pretty bad. I would have to say it was by far Bilbos nightmare occurring in reality. When Bilbo came to himself, he was literally by himself (Tolkien 261) There so lay Thorin Oakenshield, wounded with many wounds, and his rent armour and notched ace were cast upon the floor. He looked up as Bilbo came beside him. Farewell, good theif, he said. I go now to the halls of waiting to sit beside my fathers, until the world is renewed. Since I ease up now all gold and silver, and go where it is of little worth, I wish to part in friendship with you, and I would take back my words and deeds at the Gate. (Tolkien 262) So comes snow after fire, and even dragons have their ending said Bilbo, and he turned his back on his adventure.The Tookish part was getting very tired, and the Baggins was daily getting stronger. I wish now only to be in my own armchair he said (Tolkien 268) This statement, which opens up the 18th chapter, highlights the life of solitude Bilbo longed for the whole time he was away from his ascetic life. Tolkien shows how he was forced to cope by himself with no one there for him as they were either dead or in hiding. I felt a lot of sympathy here for Bilbo because he was always there to lend a hand to everyone else but in this instance, no one was there for him.Thrown in a much different situation, Thorin acts all told different towards Bilbo. Even though I disliked Thorin a lot since the beginning of the book, I looked at his character with a lot more respect after he parted by making remedy with everyone especially Bilbo. Bilbo definitely deserved an apology and I revere Thorin for delivering it. I noticed that as time went o n in the book, Bilbo kept want for his hobbit hole. Since his Tookish blood that has longed for adventure is now satisfied, he needs time to recover from everything he has seen and experienced.Now fueled and fired by the drive to get home, nothing is going to stop Bilbo. He is now a much stronger, wiser, and nifty hobbit. The dragon is withered, his bones are now crumbled His armour is shivered, His splendor is busted Though sword shall be rusted, And throne and crown perish With force-out that men trusted And wealth that they cherish, Here grass is still growing, And leaves are yet swinging, The white water flowing, And elves are yet singing make out Tra-la-la-lally Come back to the valley (Tolkien 269) Bless Me Whats going on? He cried.There was a great commotion and people of all sorts, well(p) and unrespectable, were thick round the door, and many were going in and out not even wiping their feet on the mat, as Bilbo noticed with annoyance. (Tolkien 274) Thank goodness said Bilbo laughing, and handed him the tobacco-jar. (Tolkien 276) This excerpt, the elves being the speakers behind it, recite these lines in song. This quote shows how the slaying of the dragon and triumph over the goblins and Wargs not only positively impact Bilbo and the dwarves, but life in all of the lands. Because of their brave actions, everyone can now live much more peacefully.In this quote, Bilbo finally returns home. Hes been round the world and back literally only to find his belongings are being auctioned off to strangers. If I was in Bilbos situation I would have probably gone berserk and thrown everyone out, one by one. I couldnt even have imagined such a thing happening to Bilbo. If there was one thing I can see Bilbo caring about is his good ol pipe and tobacco. These two items are the finished combination to calm down and relax such a crucify hobbit like Bilbo. I happy that at least his pride wasnt stripped from him at his homecoming. Bilbo has returned at l ast.