Hero's Journey - The Hobbit
Bilbo begins in his hobbit hole. The special world begins when the dwarves show up at his
house. The ordinary world begins to slip away when something tookish wakes up inside of him.
- ANS-Ordinary World: "The Hero's home, the safe haven upon which the Special World and the
Journey's outcome must be compared." The Journey begins in the Ordinary World, travels to
the Special World, and returns to the Ordinary World.
When Gandalf shows up and tells him about his adventure. - ANS-Call to Adventure: The Call to
Adventure sets the story rolling by disrupting the comfort of the Hero's Ordinary World,
presenting a challenge or quest that must be undertaken.
Yes, he says no right away and says adventures are not good. He also refuses by saying good
morning. He also hides in his own home because he didn't want the pressure of the dwarves
making him go somewhere. He also is a little happy when he wakes up and no one is there -
ANS-Refusal of the Call: "A Hero often refuses [or is reluctant] to take on the Journey because
of fears and insecurities that have surfaced from the Call to Adventure. The Hero may not be
willing to make changes, preferring the safe haven of the Ordinary World. This becomes an
essential stage that communicates the risks involved in the Journey that lies ahead. Without
risks and danger or the likelihood of failure, the audience will not be compelled to be a part of
the Hero's Journey."
Gandalf is the mentor. Bilbo's fears are not truly overcame to begin with - ANS-Meeting the
Mentor: "The Hero meets a Mentor to gain confidence, insight, advice, training, or magical gifts
to overcome the initial fears and face the Threshold of the adventure. The Mentor may be a
physical person, or an object such as a map, a logbook, or other writing."
Bilbo leaves the ordinary world when Gandalf says they are leaving in 10 minutes. -
ANS-Crossing the Threshold: "Crossing the threshold signifies that the Hero has finally
committed to the Journey. He is prepared to cross the gateway that separates the Ordinary
World from the Special World."
At this point in the book, Bilbo's allies are the dwarves and Gandalf. He finds out that his
enemies are the trolls. He is tested by being tasked with going up to the trolls and stealing one
of their money purses. He fails at this test but starts to learn the rules and ways of the special
world. This paragraph explains Bilbo's allies, his enemies, and the tests he is faced with. -
ANS-Tests, Allies, Enemies: "Having crossed the threshold, the Hero faces Tests, encounters
Allies, confronts Enemies, and learns the rules of this Special World. Allies are earned, a
Sidekick may join up, or an entire Hero team forged.
Bilbo, Gandalf, and thorin reviewed the map of their journey. They are making plans as to what
path they will take. Bilbo is to carry out the dangerous part of their journey. Bilbo's task is to get
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