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1. SmallJon • 10 yr. ago. Plot reason: The One Ring, the Three of the Elves, the Seven of the Dwarves, and the Nine of Men are not the only magic rings in Middle Earth, only the most powerful. Bilbo would eventually confess to Gandalf the truth about his escape, and show him the ring, but Gandalf always assumed it was one of the many lesser ...
Mar 21, 2012 · Bilbo. Gandalf gave him permission, and did so for two reasons: He liked Bilbo; Frodo needed a hobbit companion in the Undying Lands, to help stave off madness: Bilbo went too. No doubt as a completion of the plan due to Gandalf himself. Gandalf had a very great affection for Bilbo, from the hobbit's childhood onwards.
Summary: Chapter 7. Once again, Gandalf disappoints the company by announcing that he must leave. He says, however, that he will stay around long enough to help them find food and ponies so that they can make their way on their own through Mirkwood—the last great obstacle before the Lonely Mountain. He leads them to the house of Beorn.
Summary: Chapter 4. Bilbo and company advance upon the Misty Mountains. Thanks to Elrond’s and Gandalf’s advice, they are able to find a good pass over the mountain range among the many dead-end trails and drop-offs. Still, the climb is long and treacherous. A violent thunderstorm breaks suddenly, forcing them to find shelter.
Bilbo, the dwarves, and Gandalf climb into trees to avoid the wolves. Bilbo is unable to climb up, but Dori climbs down and pulls him up just as a wolf is about to bite him. Again, Bilbo makes connections between the lessons he’s learned at home and his experiences on the road. Even after acquiring the ring, he’s unable to evade the wolves ...
Dec 6, 2021 · There are actually a number of reasons that Gandalf chose Bilbo, and the first one had to do with Gandalf’s modus operandi. The Dwarves would have loved nothing more than a frontal assault on Smaug’s lair. However, a fire-breathing behemoth against a handful of Dwarves wouldn’t have ended well for them. So, Gandalf went looking for help ...
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5 days ago · Gandalf was the bearer of Narya, the Ring of Fire, and described himself as the "servant of the Secret Fire" and "wielder of the flame of Anor".[36] Many of Gandalf's displays of power were related to fire in some way. It is not known, though, whether or to what extent his possession of Narya affected his abilities.
