The Hobbit (Book Report Sample)

The Hobbit
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The ring found by Bilbo Baggins was created by the dark lord named Sauron in the second age in a bid to consolidate his power. The ring would help him rule over the middle earth unopposed. There were other 19 rings of power but Sauron wanted to control all of them. It was his own creation using the elements of his personal being such that to make the ring an extension of his own power.
The ring’s power of invisibility is discovered by Bilbo Baggins and he uses it to escape from Gollum who had initially lost it. From the time Bilbo discovers the ring, there is an observable character change. He embraces deception and becomes cunning so as to remain in possession of the ring. Such character change is seen when he travels with the dwarfs. He steers clear of the issue of the ring all through the journey. It was this character change and suspicion of hiding something that enabled Gandalf to know of the ring and suspect its powers.
His manipulative nature is a stand out factor throughout his time in possession of the ring. He initially shows glimpses of cowardice and sometimes Gandalf comes to his rescue. He is carried by Dori when they escape the goblins. His possession of the ring makes him enjoy some priorities that did not come with his normal life. It is also in the possession of the ring that he exhibits leadership and some bravely. This is so when he devises a plan to escape from the Esgaroth’s dwarves opening the lonely mountain.
Bilbo Baggins stand on what is good or evil is contradictory to some of his actions especially that relate to him having the ring. Despite the cunning character and the secretive nature he adopts once he has the ring, Bilbo shows ethical considerations at some point. He fights the urge to kill Gollum at one point because he considers it as unfair. This is because Gollum is unarmed while he has the power of being invisible due to the ring and is armed as well. These views on what are good and evil justifies the growing respect that the dwarves accord him while travelling with them.
The novel and stage play version demonstrates Bilbo Baggins character in the same light as far as the themes are concerned. Both versions do not sway away from the fact that Bilbo and other characters are responsible for the mission of the ring. However, the stage version ability to create a visual impression easily benefits the first time and less literate audience. The picture of Bilbo Baggins initial cowardice and growing...