Reading Response #3: The Hobbit

     The Hobbit has taken a huge turn from a relatively slow introduction into an intense climax. The group of dwarves have just found a new entry into their homeland of Arahbor away from the dragon, Smaug. The dwarves selfishly force Bilbo into going into their homeland to find a powerful jewel that has the power to control all of the lands around there. While Bilbo is searching for the jewel, he accidentally approaches Smaug who is sleeping in a huge pool of gold. Bilbo makes too much noise trying to leave and he wakes the huge, fire-breathing dragon. This part is so intense and nail-biting that it makes you have to read and see what happens next. 

    

     The picture above is how I can picture Bilbo seeing Smaug for the first time scene. The picture shows just how small the Hobbit is compared to the magnificent beast sleeping on a carpet of gold as far as the eye can see. Bilbo doesn't have much of a chance to get out of this situation.

     A quote that stood out to me was when Thorin (the dwarf leader) made Bilbo go into the tunnels to try and sneak past Smaug. It says,

     "As Thorin carefully explained, Mr Baggins was still officially their expert burglar and investigator. If he liked to risk a light, that was his affair. They would wait in the tunnel for his report."

     This quote truly reveals what Bilbo's true purpose was when they asked him to join their quest. It's sad because Bilbo had no clue he would have to find a tiny jewel that is most likely guarded by a dragon who most likely will kill him. Thorin kept this to himself and has caused Bilbo to perhaps lose his life just for some strangers whom he barley knows. I do have a feeling that Thorin will realize that he made a mistake and might feel guilty for sending Bilbo out there all  by himself.