The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein :: essays research papers

Introduction The book I read and canvass was TheHobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein. I shall discuss the plot andcharacter development, setting, authors zeal and myopinions about it. Plot Development There are too manycharacters in the story and so it is hard to follow and tell aparteach one of them. (There are many dwarves and itsconfusing.) In the fount there is an mental hospital wherethe author tells a bit about what is a hobbit and the hobbits(Bilbo) family. It is not very complicated and the authormakes it easy to deduct. This introduction gives thegeneral background, which makes the story easier tounderstand, for the plot and its development. The plotdevelopment in the centerfield is not complicated and easy tofollow. It can even be summarized in a few sentences. Theending is expected since the author gives hints about it. As inthe introduction when he says that the hobbit would gainsomething, this means that he go out not die. Then, the reader isnot kept in suspense and does n ot expect to see whathappens at the end. The last climax (or what is supposed tobe the climax) takes a vast time to occur (the lastfight good enough (men, elves, dwarves & eagles) vs. evil (wargs& goblins)) and this reduces its effectiveness. After theclimax there is the long return home plate. It is quite boring sincethere is nothing to expect to and the reader knows that thehobbit would get home safely. In my opinion it should havebeen shorter. Character Development The creation of thecharacters is through by their dialogues and soliloquys,actions and things noted by the narrator (the author in thiscase) himself. An specimen for dialogue All the same, Ishould like it all plain and clear, likewise I should like to knowabout risks, out-of-pocket expenses... (by Bilbo, page 22,it shows that he is not ready to jump into things so quickly).An example for a monologue Now is the time for ouresteemed Mr. Baggins, who has proved himself... (byThorin, page 210, it shows Thorins style). A good examplefor action is when Thorin blocked the Gate in the plentitudethat shows the reader that the treasure is important to Thorinand he rather die than large-minded it away. An example for notesby the author You are familiar with Thorins style onimportant occasions... (page 210) the author talks directlyto the reader and helps him understand the text. Eachcharacter has a physical commentary. The length and contentof the description increase as the character importance tothe plot increases (e.g., the hobbit has very long descriptions