What is Bilbo’s personality and lifestyle like?
He leads a quiet, comfortable life and he values dinner-time over adventures.
How does Bilbo feel about adventures? Do you understand why he feels this way?
He dislikes the idea of going beyond his comfort zone, he is used to his quiet life.
Can you describe Bilbo's home?
In a hole in the ground, on the side of a hill, comfortable, with a round door, a tunnel, nice furniture, only one floor...
Where do you notice humour and irony in the text?
"No going upstairs for the hobbit"; “What do you mean?” he said. “Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that it is a good morning whether I want it or not..."
Why does Gandalf visit Bilbo? And the dwarves?
They have a plan to get back the Lonely mountain and its Treasure from the dragon Smaug.
If you had the opportunity to go on an adventure like Bilbo in "The Hobbit," what type of adventure would you like to go on?
Discuss in pairs!
