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It's very early in his adventures and he's been gotten a little bit scorn from he dwarves who were not too impressed with him and only took him on because of Gandalf. He attempts to steal from the trolls at least in part to prove to them that he has some talents and deserves some respect.
In addition, Bilbo is also probably motivated by a latent, long dormant, thirst for adventure in and of itself, something Tolkien often attributes to his Tookish ancestry.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoHe thought that the dwarves would be disappointed in him if he returned empty-handed to them, without any food or anything, and will not respect him as a burglar of the group.
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∙ 11y agoHe feels that if he's going to be a burglar, picking a troll's pocket is the best place to start.
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∙ 9y agoHe wanted to prove he was a good thief. Unfortunately he pulled out a talking purse and it yelled.
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∙ 10y agoYes. No. Yes. No.
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What did Bilbo do at the trolls' camp that gets him and the others in trouble?
He tried to steal the money not food. If he stole food he would have been able to get away like a good bugler should.
What is the difference between a hobbit and a troll?
Trolls are much bigger than dwarves and hobbits, at least in Tolkien's world of Middle Earth. They are almost the equivalent of giants. They could pick up the hobbit with one hand.
Why did Bilbo slip the Arkenstone into his pocket?
He wasn't sure, the pale glow mesmerized him until he picked it up.Because he can pick and choose which parts of the 1/14 of the treasure he can keep. Therefor, he chooses the arkenstone.
How do department stores choose the music they play?
They decide what the people like depending to what Cd's and itune's they pick and they put that in there stores. And if an artist wants there CD in a certain store they usually offer to split the proceeds with the store.
When will they pick up garger?
when will they pick up garber
What happens to Bilbo on the first attempt at burglaring?
On his first attempt at burgling in "The Hobbit," Bilbo is caught by the trolls and nearly eaten before Gandalf intervenes and saves him by tricking the trolls into staying out until dawn when they turn to stone. This encounter marks the beginning of Bilbo's adventures and his growth as a character.
Who was sent to investigate the fire in The Hobbit?
The dwarves sent their burglar to check things out. Bilbo managed to get himself caught when he tried to pick the pocket of one of the trolls.
What did Bilbo do at the trolls' camp that gets him and the others in trouble?
He tried to steal the money not food. If he stole food he would have been able to get away like a good bugler should.
How does Bilbo know that the three people were trolls?
Even though Bilbo had led a sheltered life, he could tell "from the great heavy faces of them, and their size, and the shape of their legs, not to mention their language, which was not drawing-room fashion at all."
How do you use a water pick efectivley to get into gum pockets?
i have gum pockets, and i would like to know how to use a water pick to get into the gum pockets
In the book 'The Hobbit' when is Bilbo Baggins first referred to as a burglar?
I believe that Bilbo was first referred to as a burglar in chapter one of The Hobbit, when Bilbo has just shrieked in fright at the things that the dwarves were saying. While Bilbo was recovering from shock in the drawing room, Gloin states, "As soon as I clapped eyes on the little fellow bobbing and puffing on the mat, I had my doubts. He looks more like a grocer than a burglar!"
In this chapter what important help does Bilbo provide toward attaining the dwarfs' goal?
Bilbo has a bad dream and it felt so real, he woke up and saw his dream was real and woke uo Gandalf So they could leave in time
What does Bilbo steal first in the book?
On his first visit to the dragon hoard he decides he needs something to show the dwarves. He grabs a two handled cup and returns with it. When Smaug misses the cup, he makes a ruckus and eats the dwarves ponies.
What did William catch Bilbo doing?
Trying to pick his pocket. William's purse gave it away by yelling.
What are some synonyms for choose or pick?
select, choose,pick,decide!
How is the Company able to get into the troll's lair in The Hobbit?
The only time he was really 'caught' was by the trolls. He was attempting to pick William's pocket, only to be discovered by his magical purse which called out in alarm. William simply grabbed him.
Who taught oliver how to pick a pocket or two?
Fagin.Fagin was the leader of the pack of boys, and assigned the Artful Dodger to teach Oliver how to pick pockets.
