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The Hobbit Discussion Questions

 Question March 2, 2011

 A good story contains conflicts to keep the reader reading. Three types of conflict frequently found in literature are:  Examples  Character against Character  (Ponyboy's conflict with older brother Darry)  Character against Nature (Conflict in survivor stories like //Hatchet//)  Character against Self (Conflict when a character must choose between right and wrong)

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.

Andrew Lococo Reading- 5 Mar. 3rd, 2011

The first conflict I am going to discuss is the character vs. character conflicts. There is a strong conflict between the dwarves and the trolls because they are two different creatures. A few traits of the dwarves include they are a lot smaller than the trolls, they have beards and trolls do not, and they are enemies of them. A few traits of the trolls include they are a lot taller than the dwarves, they are also man-eating creatures, and have great strength and poor intellect. This concludes my character vs. character conflicts. This should talk about the conflict not the character traits of the creatures. What made you want to keep reading? Were you wondering if they would skewer Bilbo and roast him over a spit? That is what makes stories exciting - conflict. ~Mrs. Best

Thomas Blaubach 7B Reading 8 3/4/11 I like the conflict you picked Andrew. I agree that dwarves and trolls are always fighting. I think the way trolls treat dwarves is cruel and unusual. I picked the conflict about Bilbo and Gollum. This is my favorite conflict. If it wasn't for the magical ring that Bilbo found the story would have ended. I couldn't put the book down before I learned what happened to Bilbo. I am enjoying this book so far. I hope you are too. Thomas L. Blaubach

Nicole Zingale Reading 8 March 4

Nice job Andrew!!! Another difference is that if the sunlight hits the trolls they turn to stone but that doesn't happen to the dwarves. You did a really nice job though!!!

You should have the next question done here. Mrs. Best

﻿  Andrew Lococo 7B Reading- 5 Mar. 16th, 2011

For my second discussion question Bilbo and the dwarves are lost in the forest and Beorn, a skin-type-changer, helps them and brings the gang into his home. In this chapter, Bilbo and the crew need to enter in pairs because Beorn was not used to having many visitors in the house. They have food and leave, later Beorn helps them with their travels and leads them to the right path. I truly enjoyed this chapter because it was nice to meet another creature besides the goblins, trolls, etc. This ending wants you to turn the page and realize what might happen next in the book. This concludes my discussion question.

Joey Hobbs RD-8 Andrew, I can tell that you are really reading this book and liking it. You worded this answer in a very thorough way. Bilbo and the dwarves did get help from beorn but what was to happen next? You did a very nice job, but why did Bilbo and the dwarves have to enter in pairs? I am enjoying this book very much and I hope you are to!

Andrew Lococo 7B Reading- 5 Mar. 22nd, 2011

Everyone can share a time in their lives what has changed them emotionally, physically, or spiritually. Mr. Baggins has had a change in his mind and heart by be taken from his home by Gandolf and the dwarves to bring back the treasure from the evil dragon on their adventure of life. As well as Bilbo, my life changed when I was welcoming a newborn puppy into my life in 2010, I wanted a dog but wasn't yearning for one. The situations have changed because members of my family need to walk her, feed her, and maintain her whereabouts. Even though it might be a complicated job we all love her and care for her. Before our dog the kids were mainly concerned for themselves, but now we all need to guide and direct her into our home for the next years of her life. Bilbo has also changed because he has been chosen for many sneaky jobs and had to be careful. He also has gone from a little and plain hobbit to almost like a hero for his group and other hobbits. His life then might have been boring, but is now on an amazing, risky adventure. This concludes my third discussion question. ~ Your puppy is lucky to have you. They must be adventures - I don't know first hand. No dogs for me! You never need to say: This concludes my answer. When you have finished, it will be evident by the way you draw conclusions. It is an inference the reader can make. ~ Mrs. Best

Andrew Lococo 7B Reading-5 Mar. 30th, 2011

Throughout the story Thorin became a greedy little dwarf trying to find the treasure of the dwarves. I think he might have regretted his greed because after he died in the epic battle between the five groups. He might have felt that it wasn't worth it and wasn't a necessity for his life. For all of the dwarves they got all the pride of winning the battle while Thorin had died. Tolkein taught us that it doesn't matter what you have. This was mentioned throughout the final chapters but especially on page 290. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">~ What did Thorin say that makes us know this is true? That is the text you would cite. ~ Mrs. Best