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When was Bilbo selfless in The Hobbit?
Bilbo demonstrates selflessness multiple times in "The Hobbit," most notably when he offers to take on the role of burglar for the dwarves despite his initial reluctance and fear. He also risks his own safety to save the dwarves from spiders in Mirkwood Forest and from imprisonment by the Wood-elves. Additionally, Bilbo shows selflessness when he spares Gollum's life during their encounter in the dark caves, choosing not to kill him despite the potential threat.
What role does respectability play in the narrator's assessment of Bilbo in the hobbit?
Great question! Because Bilbo Baggins is so "respectable," and is not the sort who has adventures of any kind, it makes his later behavior stand out in stark contrast when he finds himself doing all sorts of "adventurous" things, like fighting spiders in the forest, and riding barrels to Laketown.
Why didn't Bilbo kill Gollum?
"It was pity that stayed Bilbo's blade." --Gandalf"Pity stayed his hand." Gollum was so pathetic that Bilbo didn't have the heart to harm him, especially as he (Bilbo) was invisible at the time.
When did Bilbo Baggins fulfill his burglar role in The Hobbit?
He proves himself useful on several occassions. He rescues them from the spiders in Mirkwood. His warning allowed Gandalf to escape and rescue them in the Goblin Cave. He gets them out of the elf dungeon in Mirkwood. And then he gets them into the Mountain.
Did Steve Martin audition for Han Solo?
Yes, originally Steve Martin was attatched to the Han Solo role until he decided to drop out to begin pre-production on his passion project, The Jerk (1979).
