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What are the significance and purpose of the moon letters in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit"?

The moon letters in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" are significant because they reveal a hidden message on Thorin's map that guides the characters to the secret entrance of the Lonely Mountain. The purpose of the moon letters is to provide a clue to help the characters on their quest to reclaim the treasure from the dragon Smaug.


What made letters show up on Thorin's map in the hobbit?

The moon


Why are the moon letters important in 'The Hobbit'?

The moon letters brought out additional information. Elrond found them while looking at the map with Gandalf and Thorin one evening. They provided information on the secret passage.


Sun and moon letters in hobbit?

They are special runes written using magic. They can only be read by the light of the sun or moon and some at the same specific date or angle.


Who discovers the moon letters on the map?

In "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien, Bilbo Baggins discovers the moon letters on the map. These letters, which reveal important information about the secret entrance to the Lonely Mountain, can only be seen when the moon shines on the map during a specific phase. Bilbo's discovery of the moon letters is a pivotal moment, guiding the dwarves on their quest to reclaim their homeland.


How are moon and rune letters significant?

they are both a secret language.


What are moon-letters in The Hobbit?

-T:Prophesied what? -Prophecied when the keyhole to the secret entrance of Lonely Mountain would be visible. -T:Well the moon runes on Thráin's map told them. Also, that's not a prohecy because they made the door to be that way themselves.


What else is needed besides the map to obtain the treasure in The Hobbit?

The book by J.J.R. Tolken shows Bilbo and Thorin and Co. using a key, Bilbo's sword, Sting, and, of course, the ring. One other thing that is sort-of apart from the map is the fact that the all-important moon-letters, which were found by Elrond the elf.


Examples of Literary Devices in The Hobbit?

Simile- as quick as lightning (pg. 13) Personification- Do you now? said the dragon, somewhat flattered (pg. 200)


When was Three Letters to the Moon created?

Three Letters to the Moon was created in 2010.


What important discovery does elrond make about the map in the hobbit?

Well he obviously wasn't aware of the presence of moon-letters and probably never thought to hold it up against the moon. I mean, who would? Elrond is more knowledgeable and perhaps had experience with these. I would say that Thorin is less observant and knowledgeable.


What happened to permit Thorin to fit the key into the hole in the hobbit?

The moon shined down on the keyhole.