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=HOBBIT RESPONSE 1 = =** RES﻿PONSE ON CONFLICT **= ==== ﻿ There are many conflicts in The Hobbit between two characters or groups of people. There are many "evil" groups in this book such as, trolls, dragons, and goblins. But, the one conflict that stands out to me the most is the conflict between the dwarves and the great and powerful dragon, Smaug. This conflict creates the entire story and is what makes the story so interesting and wants makes you want to keep reading to see what will happen next. Smaug is a dragon that one day took over the town of Dale, which was where the dwarves were living, and he killed almost all of the dwarves while wiping out the entire town. He stole all of their possesions such as, gold, jewels, swords, and other valuable items, and now stays on that mountain and guards the things he took.The Dwarves, Galdolf, and Mr. Baggins are trying to claim what once belonged the dwarves ,and to kill Smaug. This conflict between the dwarves and dragon had been going on for decades and decades and they are trying to finale put an end to it. On pages 26-29- Thorin, one of the dwarves, explained what happened and how his Grandfather was the King of the Dale. Also, on pages 17-18 the dwarves sing a song describing what happened when Smaug came and how they are to claim back what was theres WHHHAAATTTT word do you mean?????? ====

so you will keep reading, while wondering if the dwarves will make it to the mountain in time and if they will slay the dragon and be able to claim what was once their's! YIKES - THEIRS!!!
===**~ I LOVE how you called him "Mr. Baggins!" So CUTE! SUCH VOICE! Mrs. Best ** ===

Coco Gusho March 4th, 2011 Reading-5 Sami- I really like the conflict you chose. I also think that the conflict between the dwarves, and Smaug is a major conflict. You described this conflict very throughly, and it gave me a good picture of what you were describing. I chose a different conflict, and I never would have thought of what you said, until you said it in your response. I like how you showed the page numbers so I can look back at the page numbers you showed. I also think that the author keeps you turning the page because he makes you keep wondering of the dwarves will get their jewels, and belongings back, or not. The song reminds me of what they said, because I had forgotten that. I wrote about how Bilbo and Gollum were fighting in the cave, and how they quizzed each other on riddles in the "riddle competition." I thought that was a main conflict and Tolkien kept you turning the page because you wanted to find out what happens next, and if Bilbo would get eaten, or get out of Gollum's island place. Overall, I enjoyed you response, and thought it was very through and detailed. ====This is a wonderful response. This is how you talk about literature. Mrs. Best ====

In your own words, describe what happens next to Bilbo and the dwarves in the forest.
The dwarves and Bilbo were traveling as far away as they could because they knew that the Goblins would be coming soon and would be trying to find them. Right when they thought that they were safe, they heard wolves howling and the howls were getting closer and closer. So, they scrambled into trees and climbed to tall branches. Because Bilbo was so short, he could not jump up and get onto one of the branches, so Dori had to climb down and get him and just in time! The wolves got to them seconds after they got back into the tree. There were a huge number of wolves because this was a meeting place for them and the goblins. Gandalf was able to speak and listen to the language the Wargs, which was the name for the evil wolves over the Edge of the Wild. They thought that the dwarves were spies of the woodmen, that they were going to attack tonight with the help of the Goblins, so they had no intent of letting the dwarves go, because they were afraid that they were then going to go to the villages, telling the humans about the planned attack and it would then fail. When Gandalf heard this he decided he needed to find away out of there so, he gathered pine cones and set them alight with different colors. The fire balls were striking the wolves and causing commotion.The wolves were running around wildly trying to get the fire off of them, and they were frightened of fire. Because of the load uproar the wolves were causing, the Lord of Eagles heard and figured that the goblins were causing mischief, so they went to see what was going on. At this time the goblins heard the loud noises and came running and yelling because they thought a battle with the woodmen was going on, but then later noticed what was actually going on. Now, the wolves starting stacking ferns and brushwood round the tree-trunks so that the fire would catch onto it, and the fire would then eventually go up the trees where the dwarves, Bilbo, and Galdalf were sitting in. The goblins began singing a horrible song about a bird who was on fire. The fire had reached Gandalf's tree and just before the fire reached him, the Lord of the Eagles swept down and saved him. The other eagles scared the goblins and wolves away and saved the other dwarves along with Bilbo. They took them to the where the eagles stayed. This is what happened when the dwarves and Bilbo were in the forest. ~ Very thorough! Nice job. ~Mrs. Best = Hobbit Response 3 =

March 22, 2011
**Throughout the story Bilbo has grown as a person and has changed from a quiet hobbit who just minded his own business into a fearless hobbit who slayed and got away from many awful, deadly creatures. Before this adventure Bilbo would never have thought that he would be fighting goblins and trolls and having to kill a fearless dragon! This crazy, dangerous adventure changed Bilbo and opened his eyes to adventure.**


 * Adventures can change your life and ca﻿n develop you and form you into a grown person. A time that I experienced an adventure that changed me for the positive was when I switched schools in 3rd grade. Even though I was just in 3rd grade I think that it still made a big influence on my life. I was not just switching schools but I would also need to make new friends, meet new teachers, and experience a whole new way of going to school by having to wear uniforms and going to a catholic, private school. I was scared and not sure how I would fit in with everyone else.I was sad because I didn't want to leave my old friends and my old school and everyday that summer, I would try to talk my parents out of it. . But, they knew what was best for me. I just had not realized it yet. At first I was shy and timid and didn't know were to begin in meeting a new group of people. Believe me, I was not a shy person, but I was not good at being open to meet new people. Fortunately, everyone was so friendly and welcoming ,and I was able to make many great, new friends. I think this experience really showed me to not be afraid to meet new people and to be open to meet new people. I was forced to get out of my comfort zone and to talk to people I have never talked to or seen before. It wasn't always easy because all of the people had known each other since they were toddlers or even babies and I was just getting to know everyone. Switching schools in the end, though, turned out to be a great adventure, and I now cannot picture myself anywhere but at Lumen Christi. **


 * My adventure wasn't quite as thrilling and exciting as Bilbo's. And I sure didn't have to be as brave as Bilbo was, but I do think our adventures are similar in ways too. We both had to step out of our comfort zone and do new things or meet new people. We were both scared and not sure how things would end up turning out. But, in the end things turned out just fine. Bilbo was terrified about the adventure to Lonely Mountain and he wasn't so sure how the dangerous adventure would turn out. Bilbo was forced to become brave and he did! He changed from a little, old hobbit who just stayed in his hobbit-hole and minded his own business, to a brave, clever, and courageous hobbit who later conquered many terrifying and dangerous events! The two different sides of him are almost opposites. He came a long way and grew so much as a person! Again, the change switching schools impacted on my life was not as dramatic, but it did influence me and definitely changed me as a person, making me become more open to meeting new people and not being afraid too. **~ Great connections to literature! Good job! ~Mrs. Best

** Reading-6 **
====**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. **==== ====I think that if Thorin would have lived he would have regretted his greed and his selfishness. Thorin was very greedy when it came to the treasures that were in the mountain. He didn't want to give the Men of Lake Town any part of the treasure even though they were the ones that killed Smaug. Thorin was only thinking about himself and not thinking about others. He was not being fair. But, if he would have lived I think he would have regretted his greed after seeing all of the chaos it caused. "Since I leave now all gold and silver, and go where it is of little worth, I wish to part in friendship from you, and I would take back my words and deeds at the Gate."(312) In this quote Thorin states right before he dies, he is starting to regret the greedy things he said to Bilbo. I think he doesn't want to die with an regrets so that is why he needed to talk to Bilbo before he died so he could "clear things up" and try to fix the mistakes he had made. Thorin realized his mistake and was disappointed in himself. "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a much merrier world."(312) ====

====Thorin got too "wrapped up" in the material things and forgot what was REALLY important in life. Tolkien gave the readers a great message that you can apply in your own life. He wanted to show people what happens when you forget about the important things in life and just worry about the material things. A lot of people in our society today do exactly what Thorin did, except in a more modern way. Everyone wants the newest phone, clothing, T.V., ec. But, that is not important in life. Tolkien is showing us to not get wrapped up in material things, but instead share the things you have and to worry about the person you want to be instead. In the end Thorin recieved none of the gold or silver because he died. Tolkien is telling us that in the end, the material things are worthless and mean nothing. All of Thorin's fuss over who would recieve treasure and who would not, ended up being pointless. Tolkien did a really great job in throwing a very, very important lesson into the end of this book and to allow the readers to be able to take something from it and apply it in your own life. These are great thoughts! I agree with you completely. ~Mrs. Best ====