Who is the best hobbit?

Lord of the Rings: The Hobbits, Ranked By Likability
  • 8 Sméagol.
  • 7 Déagol.
  • 6 Rosie Cotton.
  • 5 Bilbo Baggins.
  • 4 Pippin.
  • 3 Merry.
  • 2 Frodo.
  • 1 Sam.
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Who was the greatest hobbit?

You know, casual. But ultimately, there can only be one winner in the battle of the hobbits, and the undisputed champ has to be the original, the O.G., the bravest little hobbit of them all: Bilbo Baggins.
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Who is the true hero in The Hobbit?

Bilbo Baggins has been considered “the genuine hobbit” and Sam has been referenced as being a successor to Bilbo (Carpenter 121), not just in that title but also in the ability to find his courage and awaken a warrior within.
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Who is the most important character in The Hobbit?

The protagonist and title character of The Hobbit, Bilbo is by far the novel's most important figure.
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What is the best Lord of the Rings?

1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) The only one of these to win the Academy Award for “Best Picture”, Return of the King is the absolute best that Peter Jackson's Middle-Earth saga has to offer.
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Is LOTR or The Hobbit better?

Tolkien, when he wrote The Hobbit, created a legendarium so massive that it would take hundreds of books to really deconstruct. Hundreds of books have been written about Lord of the Rings and its deeper, more philosophical meaning, or in the context of the First and Second World Wars. But, The Hobbit is a better book.
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Which is better LOTR or got?

Both deal with issues of good and evil, though Lord of the Rings takes more of a traditional fantasy position of good conquering evil while Game of Thrones deals with a lot more gray areas. Most of Game of Thrones' main characters are more morally grey than the protagonists of Lord of the Rings.
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Why did Gandalf choose Bilbo?

Gandalf 'felt' that he was bolder than the other hobbits and he decided to have Bilbo join Thorin and his company. Gandalf (and many others) regarded Bilbo and Frodo as the best hobbits in whole Middle-earth. Gandalf never explicitly said why he had chosen poor Bilbo to join him and the dwarves in their expedition.
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Who is the smartest character in The Hobbit?

The Hobbit: Main Characters Ranked By Intelligence
  1. 1 Galadriel/Elrond.
  2. 2 Gandalf. ...
  3. 3 Thranduil. ...
  4. 4 Thorin. ...
  5. 5 Smaug. ...
  6. 6 Balin. ...
  7. 7 Bilbo Baggins. ...
  8. 8 Radagast. ...
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What is Bilbo's weakness?

One of his weaknesses is that he is stubborn. Bilbo is one clever hobbit. The fact that he is able to adapt to new situations is what keeps him alive. A perfect example of this is his use of the ring when fighting the spiders.
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Is Sam or Frodo the hero?

All About Sam – Why the Main Character of 'The Lord of the Rings' is Really Samwise Gamgee. Most people think Frodo is the true hero of The Lord of the Rings. To put it another way: It is accepted by nearly all readers that the novel is about Frodo. It's his quest, his burden, he's the focus.
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Did Tolkien think Sam was the hero?

Tolkien called Sam the "chief hero" of the saga, adding: "I think the simple 'rustic' love of Sam and his Rosie (nowhere elaborated) is absolutely essential to the study of his (the chief hero's) character, and to the theme of the relation of ordinary life (breathing, eating, working, begetting) and quests, sacrifice, ...
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Why Sam is the best character in LOTR?

Sam's greatest and most recognizable attribute is his loyalty, something he keeps even after Frodo has seemingly formed a closer bond with Gollum than with him, and even after Frodo tries to banish him from the rest of their journey to Mordor.
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How old is Gandalf?

The closest approximation of Gandalf's physical age is 24,000 years old, according to Gandalf himself. Yet, various dates of key events in other Tolkien texts show that Gandalf has actually only walked in his physical form for just over two thousand years.
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Who is the tallest person in LOTR?

John-Rhys Davies stands 6 ft and 1/2 inch tall and is the tallest member of the Fellowship. Gimli never let his height diminish his ferocity in battle, and he never saw it as a disadvantage, because he was at the right height to chop Uruk-hai off at the knees.
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Why does the ring not affect Bilbo?

Hobbits are simple creatures and do not wish for much, so there is nothing for the Ring to use against a hobbit. Frodo is the hobbit that is corrupted the most next to Gollum and Bilbo, which is why he is unable to throw the Ring into the fire.
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Who is the strongest dwarf in The Hobbit?

As the rightful heir to the kingdom of dwarves under the Lonely Mountain, Thorin is the most powerful dwarf in the story. He is King under the Mountain and the son of Thrain II. As the leader of the company, he's also one of the oldest and wisest, and he has a lot of life experience.
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Is Frodo intelligent?

Despite the fact he is arguably the most important character in the entire franchise, that doesn't mean Frodo Baggins is one of the smartest. Frodo has no real knowledge of the world outside of The Shire, and his lack of experience is clear to see throughout the movies.
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Why is Bilbo not a hero?

As opposed to the classic epic hero, Bilbo does not also fight great wars; he tends to be protected by chance and luck, what can be confirmed in the biggest brawl in The Hobbit, The Battle of the Five Armies, where Bilbo doesn't take a direct part in because he was knocked out.
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Why didn't Gandalf know Bilbo had the ring?

Gandalf knew exactly where the Ring was, and who owned it. At any time he could've stepped in to help Bilbo destroy it if he did indeed confirm it was the One Ring. However, Gandalf would also have known how corrupting an influence the Ring can be. So he wouldn't have taken it himself, even if he had known earlier.
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Who kills Smaug?

The thrush told Bard the Bowman of Smaug's one weak spot, a bare patch on the dragon's belly. With his last arrow, Bard killed Smaug by shooting into this place.
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Which is better Vikings or Game of Thrones?

Despite the disappointing conclusion to the series, Game of Thrones is better than Vikings. That's because GOT has a better overall cast of characters, a more intriguing story, and has a bigger cultural impact. Still, Vikings may be better in terms of pure action and overall story pacing.
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Which made more money Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings?

While the Lord of the Rings trilogy is made up of multi-million dollar blockbuster films, Game of Thrones was the most expensive series ever produced for television, with a whopping $15 million dollars going into every episode. That being said, Lord of the Rings wins for the most enchanting and dramatic visuals.
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Is The Lord of the Rings the best movie ever?

Many considered The Lord of the Rings impossible to adapt to screen, but the director's confidence and passion were combined in a unique accomplishment that makes this trilogy one of the best ever made.
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