Guide to The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit

The Hobbit is a book and is the prequel to the Lord of the Rings.

Chapters

 * Chapter 1: An Unexpected Party
 * Chapter 2: Roast Mutton
 * Chapter 3: A Short Rest
 * Chapter 4: Over Hill and Under Hill
 * Chapter 5: Riddles in the Dark
 * Chapter 6: Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire
 * Chapter 7: Queer Lodgings
 * Chapter 8: Flies and Spiders
 * Chapter 9: Barrels Out of Bond
 * Chapter 10: A Warm Welcome
 * Chapter 11: On the Doorstep
 * Chapter 12: Inside Information
 * Chapter 13: Not at Home
 * Chapter 14: Fire and Water
 * Chapter 15: The Gathering of the Clouds
 * Chapter 16: A Thief in the Night
 * Chapter 17: The Clouds Burst
 * Chapter 18: The Return Journey
 * Chapter 19: The Last Stage

Overview
The Hobbit is set in a time of fantasy and lore and follows the quest of home-loving hobbit Bilbo Baggins to win a share of the treasure guarded by Smaug the dragon. Bilbo's journey takes him from light-hearted, rural surroundings into more sinister territory.

The story is told in the form of an episodic quest, and most chapters introduce a specific creature or type of creature of Tolkien's geography. Bilbo gains a new level of maturity, competence, and wisdom by accepting the disreputable, romantic, fey, and adventurous sides of his nature and applying his wits and common sense. The story reaches its climax in the Battle of the Five Armies, where many of the characters and creatures from earlier chapters re-emerge to engage in conflict.

Extended Analysis

 * Themes
 * Analysis