Bilbo joins thirteen Dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield .
The company sets out across the Shire. Bilbo struggles with the rugged life of the road. Gandalf reveals that he has sent word to Elrond of Rivendell for help deciphering the map, which can only be read on Midsummer's Eve. the hobbit an unexpected journey index
Looking toward the Lonely Mountain, Bilbo sees a thrush knocking a snail against a stone—a foreshadowing of the secret door. The story concludes as Bilbo accepts his role as a member of the company, looking toward the mountain with a sense of anticipation and dread. Bilbo joins thirteen Dwarves led by the legendary
While primarily based on The Hobbit , Jackson also utilized the Appendices of The Lord of the Rings to flesh out the White Council and the backstory of the Dwarves. Major Themes Gandalf reveals that he has sent word to