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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Fantasy novel Children’s book Written in early 1930’s. Episodic Quest. Wilderland- inhabited by unusual creatures A new creature seems to be introduced each chapter, creating a new challenge for the group. Parable to WWI.

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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

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  1. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Fantasy novel Children’s book Written in early 1930’s

  2. Episodic Quest • Wilderland- inhabited by unusual creatures • A new creature seems to be introduced each chapter, creating a new challenge for the group

  3. Parable to WWI • A hero plucked from home and thrown into a far off war • “Victory after all, I suppose! Well, it seems a very gloomy business,” (Bilbo). • Warning against tragedies of WWI

  4. Other thoughts!!!! • Bilbo’s coming of age • Where are the females???? • Is the setting a time before only humans existed on Earth, according to the author? • Why is this such a popular series???

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