As their journey continues, there are a tremendous number of situations where characters give the protagonists something to eat as well as situations where we meet characters that attempt to eat the protagonists. ... Many of the characters are entirely consumed by the idea of wealth and gold. ... Originally, Bilbo thought that the rigors of heroism would force him to abandon the contentment of his simple life in his hobbit hole. ... These flaws, like greed, control many of the characters, thus, they are no longer considered leaders. ... Where early in the story, the thought of a meal would onl...

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On a rather obvious opposite hand, there is the anti-hero, defined by the Concise Oxford Dictionary as "a central character in a story, film, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes." ... Bilbo meant to see Gandalf off immediately without allowing him to explain his presence at Bilbo's hobbit hole. ... As the story continues, the way Bilbo reacts to certain situations gives the reader more and more information to determine what kind of character Bilbo is. ... The character of Bilbo Baggins goes through a distinct development throughout the text of the Hobbit. ... Never the le...

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