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If Thorin could have lived, do you think he would have regretted his greed? What do you think Tolkien is trying to teach us about material wealth by Thorin's death? In your response, site textual evidence to support your response. Use page numbers too.

Yes. I do think he would have regretted it because maybe then he could have realized that his life flashed before him and selfishness isn't the way to go. Thorin did have a reason to be a little upset but if had shared his stone he called, "My father's and rightfully mine,"(p.297) there would not have been a problem. Tolkien is saying that material wealth and money won't get you everywhere.

Money and wealth isn't necessarily a bad thing. The way you use it and act towards it is what really matters. If you have lots of belongings and money, you shouldn't be greedy and selfish because God will pay you back for being that way. Your life in heaven may not be as lovely as it sounds. You could be shackled like Marley in __A Christmas Carol__ or not even get to heaven. What really will make you satisfied is being generous with what you have, which might not even be a lot. Share what you have, and accept what others have to give you, like Gandalf accepted Bilbo's gift. (p. 324) ~ Really nicely done. I love how you connected to a past story with Marley's shackles! Excellent! ~ Mrs. Best

Hobbit Question 3 3/22/11 Is an adventure something that happens to us or how we react to what happens? Think about the times you have learned a new skill, moved, changed schools, competed in sports, welcomed a new pet, discovered a new friend, performed in front of an audience, or had a terrifying fall. These events are adventures in process. Have you grown or changed from your experience with any of these situations, as Bilbo grew and changed  because of his adventure with the dwarves? Recall a time when something happened to cause you to grow and change in a positive way. Respond on your wiki page.

I think that an adventure can be both, but it can be more of an adventure if we react to what happens. An adventure can just happen to us if we don't do anything and dont help and act to make a change. That would mean the adventure isn't extraordinary or productive. If we react to what happens, it will not only be more of an adventure, but we can be a hero. You will not be a hero if you just let something happen to yourself.

I think that coming to Lumen Christi and making new friends was not only and adventure, but it changed me. Making new friends is really a life changing experience. When I meet new people and like to be around them, I begin to become like them. I like my friends because they are positive, funny, outgoing, and very kind. That is who I like to be. My friends make me a better person which does change me. I have grown, and am constantly growing because of my life-changing friends. ~ This is a little brief. When did you move? How old were you? How far did you move? Were you frightened like Bilbo of the unknown? ~Mrs. Best

 Hobbit Question 2  March 4, 2011  In your own words, describe what happens next to Bilbo and the dwarves in the forest.

This is what happens next. The dwarves and Bilbo are casually walking through the forest when they hear wolves! The wolves were trying to get them as well as the goblins. Their only choice was to scramble up a tree because we all know wolves cant't climb. The wolves finally find them and can't get up the tree. Little did Bilbo and the dwarves know that the goblins weren't far behind! The goblins draw a ring of fire around the bottom of the tree so they are stuck! When almost all hope is lost, The eagles come and rescue Bilbo and his small friends. I am eager to read the next part! <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">~ This is an exciting part. You don't mention Gandolf and his role at all though. ~Mrs. Best

<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">3/2/11 Choose one conflict in The Hobbit, and explain how Tolkien uses it to move the story forward. Don't forget to cite page number when appropriate.

<span style="color: #00fff6; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 23px;">﻿ <span style="color: #00fff6; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">One conflict is when Bilbo agrees to answer a riddle from Gollum. This conflict starts on page 67. Bilbo at first thinks Gollum is nice and not hungry, but he is wrong. Gollum really wants to have Bilbo as a snack, and the only way for Bilbo to get out of this is that he must agree to a riddle war. Gollum will ask Bilbo a riddle and if he gets it right, Gollum will simply lead him the way out of this cave and won't eat him. After a couple riddles later, Gollum gives up when he can't solve one and tries to eat Bilbo! Bilbo escapes, but encounters another problem. Goblins. Bilbo now has to flee from the goblins as they are looking for a bite too! Bilbo squeezes through a crack in the fence door and looses a few buttons, but that's quite a deal better than loosing your life. That is where Tolkien left me really hanging. I had to read on. This was a character to self conflict because Bilbo has to decide what to do, and quickly! He has to make the best decision with the best judgment.Tolkien then uses that conflict to move on with the next part of the story.

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I don't think this answers the question. Please look back and see how to identify a conflict found in literature. You need more supporting details as well to describe the conflict. Thanks for fixing this. ~ Mrs. Best

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<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">That's a great conflict Allie! There were so many conflicts in The Hobbit so far, and this one stood out to me also. That was one of my favorite parts of the chapter. I tried my best to answer every riddle they were asking, but I couldn't even answer one! I loved this chapter, because so much happened, but Gollum kind of creeped me out. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">~Sarah Rolfs March 4th, hour 5

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