THE HOBBIT

SUMMARY

• Bilbo awakes alone on the battlefield, and after removing his ring he is taken by a man
• This man was sent by Gandalf, and he carries Bilbo to see Thorin, was was mortally wounded
• Thorin, on his death bed, apologizes to Bilbo and admits that he would be a better man without greed
• Thorin dies, who is buried with the Arkenstone, and Gandalf reveals that Fili and Kili died aswell
• All the other dwarves survived, and Gandalf tells of how they won the battle

SUMMARY

• As the goblin forces were forming, the eagles and Beorn attacked
• They fought through and destroyed the goblin and wargs ranks
• With the help of the Eagles and Beorn, the men, elves, and dwarves rallied and fought back
• Dain is crowned king, and he grants Bard one fourteenth of their treasure
• With this, Bard rebuilds Laketown and Dale

SUMMARY

• Bilbo is given two chests of treasure by Dain, and he accompanies Gandalf on his travel
• They travel to Beorn's home, where they spend the winter with him
• Then Bilbo and Gandalf continue on to Rivendell.

ANALYSIS

• This chapter falls under the Apotheosis, Magic Flight, and Ultimate boon
• Bilbo experiences the death of Thorin before making peace with him
• The party of dwarves and Bilbo successfully reclaim the Lonely Mountain
• Bilbo gains a sense of pride in his adventurous self
• Gandalf leads Bilbo away with his boon

QUESTIONS

• What is Bilbo's "boon", compared to the dwarves'?
• What creatures seem to be the saviors in this battle and future battles?
• What gifts does Dain give to Bard and Bilbo?
• What happens to the Arkenstone?
• If you werre Bilbo, would you ask for more than just two small chests of treasure after all you've been through?