In the book, The Hobbit, Gandalf describes Bilbo Baggins as "only quite a little fellow in a wide world after all." Blibo is pleased with being "quite a little fellow in a wide world." After he has experienced a dangerous adventure that most people probably wouldn't have made it through, he would still prefer his normal lifestyle in his safe, little, hobbit hole. Which is perfectly fine, because that is his opinion. But me and several of my classmates choose to disagree with Mr. Baggins.
I, personally, could never be "quite a little fellow in a wide world." That quote simply means you don't really stand out in the world , your just kind of there and don't have any importance. Although it would probably be safer and easier, I most likely would be very bored and unhappy. In my life, I like to have fun, take risks, and be happy. My goal in life is to live it to the fullest. Whatever happens, no regrets, because everything happens for a reason. I couldn't live my life going unnoticed. I would like to someday make a difference in this "wide world". Simply following the crowd would not satisfy me. So instead of being "only quite a little fellow in a wide world", I would like to be remembered for the things I have done in my life. I would want to be someone other people would want to follow, a leader.
Thoughtful posts from the great minds in Mrs. Dupuy's English I Honors classes.
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