Bilbo's Hero's Journey - Wester Middle School

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: Eventually through the many trials, the goal of the journey is achieved. This is the ultimate boon. The boon may be finally gained after a battle with the ultimate villain or a particularly difficult last trial. What is Bilbo's ultimate boon for this person? Was there a stat...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: After braving the Road of Trials,the hero transcends, achieving a higher place. This is a point of realization in which a greater understanding is achieved. Armed with this new knowledge and perception, the hero is resolved and ready for the more difficult part of the adven...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: The hero may well come up against a 'father figure' who must be beaten, persuaded or whose approval must be achieved in some way. Ultimately, by whatever means, the difficult relationship between the two must be reconciled. This person may well be a person in high authority o...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: At last, having conquered the demons without and within, the hero has earned the right to live life as they choose. The life of the hero may hence take many paths, often one of wisdom. They may become rulers, teachers or advisers. They may get married and settle down or perhaps go adv...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: The hero is rescued from a final plight from an unexpected source. The rescuer may be someone who had previously abandoned the hero or even someone the hero does not know. Does Bilbo ever need to be rescued from his journey? Does his guide/mentor help him? Post your thoughts/examp...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: On the road, the hero may meet a powerful female figure with whom he find unity and bonding of some kind. The goddess may be a mystical or supernatural being or she may be an ordinary woman with whom the hero gains support and synergy. How will this step be represented in Bilbo'...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: The crossing of the threshold is the point of no return as the hero sets out on the journey. What world of Bilbo's is being left;behind? What new world is he entering? What or who is guarding the threshold? What events cause Bilbo to cross the threshold? What is the threshold and...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: Along the way, the hero may meet temptation, often in female form. This offers the hero short-term relief or gratification but giving in to this urge would cause the mission to fail and prove the hero unworthy. Does Bilbo at some point face something that tempts him to leave...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: Having gained the Ultimate Boon, the hero wants to stay in the place where they have found bliss and enlightenment. In comparison, the dull monotony of 'normal life' seems unacceptable, making the hero want to re-live the excitement in some way. Does Bilbo seem to hesitate about...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: The hero enters the zone of danger. This may start immediately after the first threshold or may require some travel, and may be the hero's lowest point. At what point does Bilbo encounter something dark, unknown, or frightening? Does he enter the "belly of the beast&qu...

Annie D · Annie D

Does Smaug seem evil to you? I think he sounds pretty cool!!!!!

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: The hero starts off in a mundane situation of normality from which some information is received that acts as a clarion call to down tools, take up sword (literally or figuratively) and head off into the unknown. This is the point when the hero realizes everything must change......

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: Having left home, the pathway to and through the adventure now lies ahead for the hero. The die is cast and the future lies in wait. The road may be long, but it is not dull for long as the hero faces many adventures along the way. Each trial may be more difficult than the last as the h...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: Some help is given to the hero, sufficient to make them wiser and stronger, and hopefully better able to face the challenges of the adventure. The aid given may include maps, information, weapons or some special talisman. It may be discovered by the hero, but is often furnish...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: The hero hurries home with the treasure that has been gained in the Ultimate Boon. This may be a mad dash, perhaps away from the remaining enemy forces, perhaps in fear of bandits or loss of the treasure along the way, and maybe to meet some time constraint by which the treasure must b...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: Life is good for the hero - things are normal, and he/she is happy is his ordinary life. Give some examples of Bilbo and the comfort he feels in his ordinary life. Post ideas/thoughts/textual evidence (quotes from the book ROCK!) here! Please be sure to click "quote&...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: The hero, hearing the call to adventure, initially may hesitate, reluctant to leave the comfort and tasks of their everyday existence. Perhaps they are afraid of what might happen the them. Perhaps they do not see the call as important, being more engrossed in their current...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: At last, the hero returns to home turf, where they are safe from further pursuit or woes. Crossing of the threshold may not be an easy task as one last challenge may face the hero. This may range from one last fight with a foe thought vanquished. What marks Bilbo's return to normal lif...

Koolteecha · Koolteecha

Brief Description: Having completed the journey out and back in, the hero is now a master of both the domestic and alien worlds and can pass over the threshold between the two without further trial Does Bilbo now have "mastery" of both his old life and his new life? -- Edited by Koolteecha at...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	The Ultimate Boon (Preview) Brief Description: Eventually through the many trials, the goal of the journey is achieved. This is the ultimate boon. The boon may be finally gained after a battle with the ultimate villain or a particularly difficult last trial. What is Bilbo's ultimate boon for this person? Was there a stat...	Koolteecha	2	4691	Sun Jan 13 6:45 PM, 2008 by Lindsay K
	The Apotheosis (Preview) Brief Description: After braving the Road of Trials,the hero transcends, achieving a higher place. This is a point of realization in which a greater understanding is achieved. Armed with this new knowledge and perception, the hero is resolved and ready for the more difficult part of the adven...	Koolteecha	1	2070	Sun Jan 13 6:35 PM, 2008 by Lindsay K
	The Atonement (Preview) Brief Description: The hero may well come up against a 'father figure' who must be beaten, persuaded or whose approval must be achieved in some way. Ultimately, by whatever means, the difficult relationship between the two must be reconciled. This person may well be a person in high authority o...	Koolteecha	3	1989	Sun Jan 13 6:27 PM, 2008 by Lindsay K
	Freedom to Live (Preview) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: At last, having conquered the demons without and within, the hero has earned the right to live life as they choose. The life of the hero may hence take many paths, often one of wisdom. They may become rulers, teachers or advisers. They may get married and settle down or perhaps go adv...	Koolteecha	1	1873	Tue Jan 8 3:11 PM, 2008 by Haley M
	The Rescue from Without (Preview) Brief Description: The hero is rescued from a final plight from an unexpected source. The rescuer may be someone who had previously abandoned the hero or even someone the hero does not know. Does Bilbo ever need to be rescued from his journey? Does his guide/mentor help him? Post your thoughts/examp...	Koolteecha	1	1961	Tue Jan 8 3:03 PM, 2008 by Haley M
	Meeting with the Goddess (Preview) Brief Description: On the road, the hero may meet a powerful female figure with whom he find unity and bonding of some kind. The goddess may be a mystical or supernatural being or she may be an ordinary woman with whom the hero gains support and synergy. How will this step be represented in Bilbo'...	Koolteecha	2	2255	Tue Jan 8 2:51 PM, 2008 by Haley M
	Crossing the First Threshold (Preview) Brief Description: The crossing of the threshold is the point of no return as the hero sets out on the journey. What world of Bilbo's is being left;behind? What new world is he entering? What or who is guarding the threshold? What events cause Bilbo to cross the threshold? What is the threshold and...	Koolteecha	5	3897	Tue Jan 8 2:44 PM, 2008 by Haley M
	The Temptation (Preview) Brief Description: Along the way, the hero may meet temptation, often in female form. This offers the hero short-term relief or gratification but giving in to this urge would cause the mission to fail and prove the hero unworthy. Does Bilbo at some point face something that tempts him to leave...	Koolteecha	2	1810	Tue Jan 8 2:31 PM, 2008 by Haley M
	The Refusal of the Return (Preview) Brief Description: Having gained the Ultimate Boon, the hero wants to stay in the place where they have found bliss and enlightenment. In comparison, the dull monotony of 'normal life' seems unacceptable, making the hero want to re-live the excitement in some way. Does Bilbo seem to hesitate about...	Koolteecha	1	3009	Sat Jan 5 10:02 AM, 2008 by Lindsay K
	The Belly of the Beast (Preview) Brief Description: The hero enters the zone of danger. This may start immediately after the first threshold or may require some travel, and may be the hero's lowest point. At what point does Bilbo encounter something dark, unknown, or frightening? Does he enter the "belly of the beast&qu...	Koolteecha	2	1871	Fri Jan 4 7:41 AM, 2008 by Matt J
	SMAUG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :reading: :stereo: :w00t: :winner: :jawdrop: :petting: (Preview) Does Smaug seem evil to you? I think he sounds pretty cool!!!!!	Annie D	0	1738	Sun Dec 16 4:18 PM, 2007 by Annie D
	Call to Adventure (Preview) Brief Description: The hero starts off in a mundane situation of normality from which some information is received that acts as a clarion call to down tools, take up sword (literally or figuratively) and head off into the unknown. This is the point when the hero realizes everything must change......	Koolteecha	2	1833	Tue Dec 11 4:06 PM, 2007 by Lindsay K
	The Road of Trials (Preview) Brief Description: Having left home, the pathway to and through the adventure now lies ahead for the hero. The die is cast and the future lies in wait. The road may be long, but it is not dull for long as the hero faces many adventures along the way. Each trial may be more difficult than the last as the h...	Koolteecha	1	2431	Tue Dec 11 3:33 PM, 2007 by Lindsay K
	Supernatural Aid (Preview) Brief Description: Some help is given to the hero, sufficient to make them wiser and stronger, and hopefully better able to face the challenges of the adventure. The aid given may include maps, information, weapons or some special talisman. It may be discovered by the hero, but is often furnish...	Koolteecha	3	1925	Mon Dec 10 10:08 AM, 2007 by Cheyanne C
	The Magical Flight/Pursuit (Preview) Brief Description: The hero hurries home with the treasure that has been gained in the Ultimate Boon. This may be a mad dash, perhaps away from the remaining enemy forces, perhaps in fear of bandits or loss of the treasure along the way, and maybe to meet some time constraint by which the treasure must b...	Koolteecha	1	2012	Mon Dec 10 9:58 AM, 2007 by Katherine W
	The Ordinary World (Preview) Brief Description: Life is good for the hero - things are normal, and he/she is happy is his ordinary life. Give some examples of Bilbo and the comfort he feels in his ordinary life. Post ideas/thoughts/textual evidence (quotes from the book ROCK!) here! Please be sure to click "quote&...	Koolteecha	5	2185	Thu Dec 6 7:31 PM, 2007 by Annie D
	Refusal of the Call (Preview) Brief Description: The hero, hearing the call to adventure, initially may hesitate, reluctant to leave the comfort and tasks of their everyday existence. Perhaps they are afraid of what might happen the them. Perhaps they do not see the call as important, being more engrossed in their current...	Koolteecha	1	2013	Thu Dec 6 5:31 PM, 2007 by Jacqueline G
	Crossing the Return Threshold (Preview) Brief Description: At last, the hero returns to home turf, where they are safe from further pursuit or woes. Crossing of the threshold may not be an easy task as one last challenge may face the hero. This may range from one last fight with a foe thought vanquished. What marks Bilbo's return to normal lif...	Koolteecha	0	2727	Wed Dec 5 10:13 AM, 2007 by Koolteecha
	Master of Two Worlds (Preview) Brief Description: Having completed the journey out and back in, the hero is now a master of both the domestic and alien worlds and can pass over the threshold between the two without further trial Does Bilbo now have "mastery" of both his old life and his new life? -- Edited by Koolteecha at...	Koolteecha	0	1891	Wed Dec 5 10:11 AM, 2007 by Koolteecha
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