1 English 2201 English 2201 The Hobbit Name: ___________________ Folk Hero ∙ A reluctant hero who at first demonstrates fear and shies away from the challenge, yet perseveres in the face of overwhelming obstacles and dangers to demonstrate his heretofore hidden courage, strengths, and honor. The Tragic Hero ∙ Is a character, usually of high status, whose tragic flaw leads to disorder in society and to the tragic figure’s ultimate ruin. ∙ At his death, the tragic hero recognizes his flaws and is repentant of his wrongdoing. The Quest Motif (Journey) ∙ is often used by writers as a metaphor for self-discovery or self analysis. ∙ is the journey through which man discovers his own potential ∙Follow the journeys of Bilbo and Thorin on your quest to discover their true natures. ∙This is an IN-CLASS activity to be completed in two class periods. The worksheet will be taken in at the end of each period. ∙You may work with a partner.
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English 2201
English 2201
The Hobbit Name:
___________________
Folk Hero∙ A reluctant hero who at first demonstrates fear and shies away from the challenge, yet perseveres in the face of overwhelming obstacles and dangers to
demonstrate his heretofore hidden courage, strengths, and honor.
The Tragic Hero∙ Is a character, usually of high status, whose tragic flaw leads to disorder in society and to the tragic figure’s ultimate ruin.∙ At his death, the tragic hero recognizes his flaws and is repentant of his wrongdoing.
The Quest Motif (Journey) ∙ is often used by writers as a metaphor for self-discovery or self analysis. ∙ is the journey through which man discovers his own potential
∙Follow the journeys of Bilbo and Thorin on your quest to discover their true natures.∙This is an IN-CLASS activity to be completed in two class periods. The worksheet will be taken in at the end of each period.∙You may work with a partner.∙A word from the wise: Completion of this assignment will enhance your ability to discuss character, conflict, symbol and theme in The Hobbit.
Bag-End/Hobbitown(Chapter 1)In the opening chapter of the novel we are introduced to the characters who will embark on a quest to the Lonely Mountains.Describe Bilbo’s character and his attitudes toward adventure. What is revealed about his “Took” side, however? What do we learn about Thorin’s ancestry, and his sense of self-importance? Can you find the first indications of the folk hero and the tragic hero?
Bilbo
What do I predict about Bilbo? “There is a lot more in him _______________________________________________
`This chapter further exposes some of Bilbo’s foibles and follies as well as Thorin’s sense of authority . . . and a certain nobility.
Bilbo Thorin
As the quest continues, Bilbo enters a journey of self-discovery. Focus on the perils faced by Bilbo and The Company and note particularly the actions of Bilbo in each case through which his character begins to develop toward the discovery of his potential.
Misty Mountain(Chapters 4, 5 and 6)Goblins, Gollum and the Ring. How does Bilbo demonstrate wit and courage?
Bilbo
Where do I once again voice my faith in the hobbit?
Mirkwood(Chapters 8, 9)
Bilbo
What does Bilbo say about himself to indicate that he feels changed?
Escape to Laketown
(Chapter 9)
Bilbo
Lonely Mountain --Bilbo Enters the Tunnel(Chapter 12)How does Bilbo continue to prove that he is a “very different hobbit?)
BilboComplete: “Already he was a very different hobbit ______________________________________________________________________________________________________”Explain with reference to this section,
Smaug(Chapter 12)
How does Bilbo again assume leadership and also outwit a dragon!
Bilbo
Continue to make entries as you have done to illustrate the development of Bilbo’s character thus far. Where Thorin is indicated, add notes to illustrate Thorin’s development as a tragic hero.
Laketown Requests its Share of the Treasure(Chapter 15)
Thorin reveals his tragic flaw. Explain
Thorin
The Arkenstone (Chapter 16)
Show that Thorin holds fast in his stubbornness and greed, but that Bilbo earns the praise of Gandalf.
Thorin Bilbo
How do I praise my hobbit friend?
Battle of the Five Armies(Chapter 17)
Is there more than one side of Thorin revealed in this chapter?
Thorin
Thorin’s Death(Chapter 18)
Show that Thorin is repentant of his wrongdoing – a true tragic hero.
