The Hobbit Essay
In J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, The Hobbit, manners is significant to the impact of the novel. The main character, Bilbo Baggins, did many things out of politeness, such as joining the dwarves' quest, performing tasks a burglar wasn't required to do, and not killing Gollum when he had the opportunity to. Bilbo's manners had great affect on the outcome of the novel.
Firstly, Bilbo joined the dwarves in their quest for the stolen treasure as a burglar. Bilbo's only requirements as a burglar was to help them steal back their treasure from the greedy dragon, Smaug.…