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 furnished by a mentor of some kind.
The hero may also be joined by a companion of some kind or perhaps an entire party, who will provide help along the way but cannot do what the hero must do.
What special friends or helpers does Bilbo have? Does he receive some magical help, advice, or talisman from someone wise and benevelont?
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"The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese."
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 furnished by a mentor of some kind.
The hero may also be joined by a companion of some kind or perhaps an entire party, who will provide help along the way but cannot do what the hero must do.
What special friends or helpers does Bilbo have? Does he receive some magical help, advice, or talisman from someone wise and benevelont?
Post ideas/thoughts/textual evidence here! (Remember to click "quote"!)
I think that the map is one of the talismans and Gandalf is one also because he helps them and gives them advice.
