How does the subplot affect the main plot?
How does the subplot affect the main plot?
A subplot can focus on another aspect of the protagonist, or it can follow the story of another main character and his or her development. It can drive home theme and it can aid in world-building. Subplots will enrich your novel and make your story a more compelling read.
What awakened Tookish feelings inside Bilbo Baggins?
What awakened the “Tookish” feelings inside Bolbo Baggins? What were some of the Tookish and some of the Baggin elements in Bilbo? The dwarves’ music aroused the Tookish part of him. The Tooks were inclined to be daring and adventurous.
How does Gandalf’s map help Thorin?
Gandalf points out that it is impossible for the dragon to crawl into a hole of that size. He then reminds Thorin that he also has the key to the secret door, which Gandalf gives to him for safekeeping.
What happens to Bilbo on his first attempt at Burglaring?
Bilbo’s first attempt at burglarizing is to investigate a fire in the woods. He fails in his attempt to pick a troll’s pocket and is captured.
What surprises Bilbo the next morning?
Bilbo Baggins awakes late the next morning to find that the dwarves are gone. Gandalf appears and shows him a note the dwarves left, agreeing to give him one-fourteenth of the profits if he accompanies them to reclaim their treasure.
Why did Bilbo put his hand in Williams pocket?
Why does Bilbo decide to pick the troll’s pockets? Bilbo does this because he thinks that a legendary burglar would do it.
What did Gandalf claim to be looking for when he arrived on Bilbo’s doorstep?
what did Gandalf claim to be looking for when he arrived on Bilbo’s doorstep? Gandalf claimed to be looking for someone to share in an adventure that he was arranging. He told Bilbo that he was having a difficult time finding someone.
Why did Gandalf encourage the adventurers to hurry on their way?
Why did Gandalf encourage the adventurers to hurry on their way? They neede to get far away because the sun was setting and the goblins would be out searching for them. They alerted the goblins because the wolves could not climb trees but the goblins could.
What happened to Bilbo at the end of Chapter 4?
The goblins go into a rage and the Great Goblin lunges at Thorin to eat him. The goblins follow quickly after them, and one of the goblins catches up to the dwarf Dori, who has been carrying Bilbo on his back. Bilbo falls off, strikes his head on the ground, and loses consciousness.
What were biter and beater?
Biter and Beater are the names used by the Goblins in the Misty Mountains, which are the names of Orcrist and Glamdring, Thorin’s and Gandalf’s swords respectively.
How does Bilbo trick Gollum?
In the process Bilbo slips through a narrow chasm in which he loses his buttons on his coat. He then fall over and the ring falls onto his finger, making him invisible. Gollum heads for the exit and Bilbo follows. Bilbo then contemplates killing Gollum, but decides not to and leaps over Gollum and escapes.
What was Bilbo dream in Chapter 4?
Bilbo dreams that a crack opens in the back of the cave; he wakes to find that the crack is real and that the ponies have disappeared through it and Goblins have entered. When the Goblins try to grab Gandalf, he creates a great lightning-like flash in the cave and several Goblins fall dead.
What happens in chapter 5 of The Hobbit?
Summary and Analysis Chapter 5 – Riddles in the Dark. Bilbo regains consciousness and, finding himself alone, tries to crawl through the tunnel. He finds a ring, which he absentmindedly pockets. He wishes he were back in his comfortable home, eating.
How does the author uses Gandalf’s thoughts to foreshadow coming difficulties?
Foreshadowing- Explain how the author uses Gandalf’s thoughts to foreshadow coming difficulties. Goblins are ugly, hungry, small, quick, and sloppy and contribute to the plot by adding excitement through conflict and the suspense of what’s going to happen next.
What happens in chapter 6 of The Hobbit?
Summary and Analysis Chapter 6 – Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire. When Bilbo emerges, he discovers that he is on the other side of the Misty Mountains; his wanderings inside have taken him through. Gandalf, Bilbo, and the dwarves slide down a stony slope, making more headway on their journey.
What happens in chapter 10 in The Hobbit?
Bilbo helps the dwarves out of the barrels. Thorin, with Fili, Kili, and Bilbo, confronts the town guards and announces that he, the King under the Mountain, has returned and wishes to be taken to their Master. They discover the Master feasting with elves, who recognize their former prisoners.
What does Gandalf throw at the Wargs to scare them?
Gandalf, who’s scared despite being a wizard, takes the large pinecones growing in the trees, uses magic to set them on fire, and throws them down at the Wargs, who yelp and run away.
What is the effect of the subplot of Gandalf leaving the group for more pressing matters?
What is the effect of the subplot of Gandalf leaving the group for more pressing matters? A) It allows readers to understand that Gandalf is more than a sorcerer.
What did Gandalf throw at the wolves?
Gandalf set pinecones alight in various colors and threw them at the wolves, setting their fur on fire. The plan backfired when the goblins arrived and used the flames to set fire to the trees that held Gandalf, Bilbo, and the dwarves.
What is Bilbo fearful that Beorn has been doing in his absence?
Bilbo is afraid to fly, but loosens his grip around his eagle’s talons when the eagle tells him to do so.
Who is Gandalf’s cousin?
Radagast
What is the name that Bilbo gives to his sword?
Sting is a large Elvish dagger in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It functioned well as a sword for the hobbits Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Bilbo named the weapon after using it to fend off the giant spiders in Mirkwood forest, then later passed it on to Frodo to use in his quest to destroy the One Ring.