Quotes from the Hobbit

Quote that uses a hyperbole to show the theme of danger of greed

“But nothing will we give, not even a loaf’s worth, under threat of force.”

Quote that uses internal dialogue to show the theme of danger of greed

“… he was pondering whether by the help of Dain he might not recapture the Arkenstone and withhold the share of the reward.”

Quote that uses metaphor to show the theme of danger of greed

“… and it is also the heart of Thorin, he values it above a river of gold.”

Quote that uses irony to show the theme of fear vs courage

“…he wished himself hundred miles away, and yet - and yet somehow, he could not go back to Thorin and Company emptyhanded.”

Quote that uses characterisation to show the theme of fear vs courage

“He was trembling with fear, but his little face was set and grim.”

Quote that uses repetition to show the theme of fear vs courage

“Then Bilbo, not without a shudder, not without a longing glance, handed the marvellous stone to Bard...”

Quote that uses simile to show the theme of the unlikely hero

“He looks more like a grocer than a burglar!”

Quote that uses irony to show the theme of the unlikely hero

“… and why the wizard had not chosen someone with more sense.”

Quote that uses dialogue to show the theme of the unlikely hero

“What is our burglar doing for us?”

Quote that uses metaphor to show the theme of power of language

“ “ Dark!” he said without even scratching his head or putting his thinking cap on.”

Quote that uses setting as structure to show the theme of power of language

“We don’t want any adventures here thankyou! You might try over The Hill or across The Water.”

Quote that uses imagery to show the theme of the power of language

“I am the clue-finder, the web-cutter, the stinging-fly. I was chosen for the lucky number.”

Quote that uses contrast to show the theme of coming of age

“You are not the hobbit that you were.”

Quote that uses dialogue to show the theme of coming of age

“Anyway I am going back now, and the dwarves can do what they like with me.”

Quote that uses sentence structure to show the theme of coming of age

“Suddenly Bilbo understood.”