The Hobbit – Chapter XIX – The Last Stage
Gene GlotzerHere we are at the final chapter. It's a short chapter, but it is broken into three parts. First, Bilbo and Gandalf go to Rivendell and spend about a week…
The Hobbit – Chapter XVIII – The Return Journey
One of the nice things about Tolkien is that he lets his stories end naturally. Of course Bilbo can't stay with the dwarves. The story isn't finished until he goes…
The Hobbit – Chapter XVII – The Clouds Burst
Here we have the Battle of Five Armies. If you're keeping track, it's the dwarves, the men, the elves, the goblins and the eagles. That is unless it is the…
The Hobbit – Chapter XVI – A Thief In The Night
A Thief In The Night is a short, but crucial, chapter. The action is really straightforward. Bilbo, you may remember from Chapter XIII - Not At Home, is in possession…
The Hobbit – Chapter XV – The Gathering Of The Clouds
We're back to the story with this chapter, so that's a relief. We're back with Bilbo and the dwarves. This is really a transitional chapter, so there isn't a lot…
The Hobbit – Chapter XIV – Fire And Water
I need to start this chapter with a little rant. This is my least favorite chapter in the book. That's because it is the only chapter that doesn't have anything…
The Hobbit – Chapter XII – Inside Information
We had to get through eleven chapters and almost two-hundred pages, but we finally get to meet the dragon, Smaug. It's totally worth the wait. There is a lot to…
The Hobbit – Chapter XI – On The Doorstep
This is another chapter that has always stuck with me. It's a little strange that it would have made an impression when I was a kid. Not very much happens…
The Hobbit – Chapter X – A Warm Welcome
A Warm Welcome is quite similar to A Short Rest, and not just because of the three word chapter titles. Both chapters are kind of a pause in the action. …
The Hobbit – Chapter IX – Barrels Out Of Bond
Way back in my first entry in this series, I commented that I like the fact that Tolkien apparently doesn't care about spoilers. The title of this chapter proves it…