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The Hobbit

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Writing The Hobbit

About the Novel

Introduction
A Brief Synopsis
List of Characters
Character Map

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Chapter I: An Unexpected Party
Chapter II: Roast Mutton
Chapter III: A Short Rest
Chapter IV: Over Hill and Under Hill
Chapter V: Riddles in the Dark
Chapter VI: Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire
Chapter VII: Queer Lodgings
Chapter VIII: Flies and Spiders
Chapter IX: Barrels Out of Bond
Chapter X: A Warm Welcome
Chapter XI: On the Doorstep
Chapter XII: Inside Information
Chapter XIII: Not at Home
Chapter XIV: Fire and Water
Chapter XV: The Gathering of the Clouds
Chapter XVI: A Thief in the Night
Chapter XVII: The Clouds Burst
Chapter XVIII: The Return Journey
Chapter XIX: The Last Stage

Character Analyses

Bilbo Baggins
Gandalf
Thorin Oakenshield
Smaug
Gollum

Critical Essays

Major Themes

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Chapter III: A Short Rest

lair  den; refuge or hiding place.

hoard  a supply stored up or hidden away.

Goblins  grotesque, malicious creatures.

plundered/plunderers  to take by force; to rob or loot; those who take by force, rob, or loot.

cleave  to split or pass through by cutting.

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