The Hobbit: Themes & Motifs
Themes are the central topics of the text. - ANS-In literature, what is a theme?
The fire and underground motifs balance each other. It is important because without one of
them the text would either be too light or too dark. - ANS-Which two motif's balance each other?
Why is it important to the text?
There is the journey to seek the treasure that Smaug has stolen, and Bilbo's personal journey
where he experiences a personal awakening. - ANS-What two journeys are taken in The
Hobbit?
The purpose of a motif is to alter the tone of the text and define the nature of the story. -
ANS-What is the purpose of a motif in literature?
Bilbo's bravery is relevant because he has to battle his own nature to overcome his natural
timidity, and embark upon the quest. - ANS-Why is Bilbo's bravery relevant to the theme of
bravery in The Hobbit?
Themes are the central topics of the text. - ANS-In literature, what is a theme?
The fire and underground motifs balance each other. It is important because without one of
them the text would either be too light or too dark. - ANS-Which two motif's balance each other?
Why is it important to the text?
There is the journey to seek the treasure that Smaug has stolen, and Bilbo's personal journey
where he experiences a personal awakening. - ANS-What two journeys are taken in The
Hobbit?
The purpose of a motif is to alter the tone of the text and define the nature of the story. -
ANS-What is the purpose of a motif in literature?
Bilbo's bravery is relevant because he has to battle his own nature to overcome his natural
timidity, and embark upon the quest. - ANS-Why is Bilbo's bravery relevant to the theme of
bravery in The Hobbit?
