An Interview with Bilbo Baggins the day after he returned from his adventure.
1. What are your biggest hopes and dreams? Why? Bilbo: My biggest hopes and dreams as of right now is to stay right here, safe in my little hobbit hole. Although I feel like I will want to go on another adventure in a few decades from now. 2. What are your greatest fears? Why? Bilbo: Dying, Injuries, pretty much anything involving infliction. Why, because I am a hobbit. The greatest pain we might feel is touching a hot stove by accident. 3. What is the most traumatic experience you've had? Explain. Bilbo: The adventure I just returned from, that was an absolutely terrifying and traumatizing experience. In that adventure, the most traumatizing part was sneaking around the treasury in the Lonely Mountain and talking with Smaug. 4. How well would you say you cope with stressful situations? Bilbo: Oh I don't know, I think I handle stressful situations the best out of the hobbits in the Shire, however, I think the dwarves and others would say I handle them the terribly. 5. Who do you turn to when you need help? Bilbo: Well hopefully I will never be in a situation where I need again. However, if were to ever need help now, I would turn to the magic ring I found. It saved my life multiple times during the adventure and is probably the only reason I am alive now. Besides the ring, I turned to the help of Gandalf and the dwarves. 6. What makes you nervous or worried? Why? Bilbo: I used to be scared of anything out of the ordinary. However, my courage has strengthened since the adventure so I think that the only thing that would make me nervous is my old aunt Lisa during family reunions. 7. Are you hiding anything from your friends and family? If so, what? (Bilbo pulled out a small golden ring) Bilbo: Oh well I told the dwarves about this ring already, but I never told Gandalf about this. And don't you tell anyone about this magical power. 8. How do you feel about yourself? Why? Bilbo: I am feel good about myself, I don't want to sound arrogant or boastful or anything but I feel like I have a good heart and want the best for others. I have never killed anyone, however, I did kill those spiders... but I don't think that counts. I am not consumed by greed or power, and there have been plenty of times to test that. Sure I had a few close calls with the ring, but I was never fully consumed and I would give it up if it corrupted me. 9. How do you feel about your life situation? Why? Bilbo: I don't believe I have a life situation, everything has been splendid. I learned so much from the wonderful adventure with new knowledge, courage, treasure, and a magic ring. I live in a great home and can' t really recollect a life situation. 10. How do you feel about life in general? Explain. Bilbo: My life in general has been the best a Baggins could ever deserve. I have gone on an adventure of a life time and made the greatest of friends. I live in a cozy home, living a lifestyle that I love. I am pretty lucky. Based on your findings, how would you assess the character's emotional state? The main character, Bilbo Baggins, is a dynamic character, Bilbo was once a shy and timid hobbit, and feared an adventure has now developed into a courageous once he ventured out on his first adventure. What type of intervention strategies, if any, would you suggest for this character? I don't think there are any intervention strategies I can suggest. Bilbo has already changed into what he would become if I suggested and changes. He conquered his fears by doing what he feared. He developed his courage and no longer needs my help.
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Write about the decisions you would make if you were the main character in the book. Please complete this writing prompt in 2-3 paragraphs.
If I was the main character bilbo Baggins, in the book, The Hobbit, by J.R.R Tolkien, I would make different decisions. However, many of the decisions that I would have changed, were decisions that Bilbo made when he was still in a fearful state. Once Bilbo discovered his courage, I for the most part, agreed with the decisions he made. If I were Bilbo Baggins I would have not been so timid when it came to the adventure in the first place, I would have been right next to the dwarves ready for action. Such as when they were escaping the goblins, they had to carry bilbo. I would have made sure that I was right next to Thorin up in the front, no matter the physical hindrances. I also would have not made complaints to be back in my hobbit hole. Bilbo’s complaints and burden to the dwarves would have not occurred if I were to be the main character. Once Bilbo gained his courage he made decisions that I would have made, and even a decision that I might have had one of the dwarves do. His bravery facing the spiders of Mirkwood and his brilliant plan of helping the escape were decisions that I would have made too, if I could have even thought of them. I don’t think I would have had the courage to go and talk to the dragon Smaug, I would have had one of the dwarves go. Besides that, I agreed and would have also made the decision to take the arkenstone to save Thorin from his greed over the treasure. Finally, the only different decision that I would have made that Bilbo didn’t do, was use the ring to assist in fighting the Battle of the Five Armies rather than just sitting there and watching the battle while I still had the ring on. Present a case for why your book should replace one of the classical novels usually read in English Classes. Or you may make a case that is should not be taught in classrooms and read only for pleasure.
I believe that The Hobbit, written by J.R.R Tolkien, should be read in English classes. The Hobbit is a well-written story, filled with multiple climaxes, well-written literature, space for deeper thinking, a good plot line, and visible values for good morals, so The Hobbit fits the criteria for an in-class book. The Hobbit is also an enjoyable story, thus, it makes analyzing and other tasks that would be required in English class, less burdensome. The Hobbit also provides a story that displays a value for good morals. It implements a vivid image of the effects of greed and corruption caused by wealth, along with the encouragement to the readers to be more courageous and adventurous. In conclusion, although, it would be difficult for students to not read ahead, The Hobbit provides an enjoyable story that meets the criteria of English, along with teaching for courage, and good morals, thus making The Hobbit the perfect book to read in English. |
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