Towards the end of The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins realizes that he is content with being "only quite a little fellow in a wide world." Bilbo has gone to the edge and made it out not only alive, but with more than he had before. I would be happy to be "only quite a little fellow in a wide world," but on the other hand, I would find it boring. I want to feel like I have made a difference in someone's life or steered the world in a different direction. To inspire someone is a life changing action that makes you feel like you have done something amazing.
If you are adventurous and daring, you are a hero in the perspective of others. I want to be a hero to someone, instead of the boring lump-on-a-log who is content with their life, only because they have not experienced something far greater. Bilbo is a rare case where he went on an adventure and came back only wanting to be left in peace. If I were Bilbo, I would have continued on many more adventures! However, I do understand why Bilbo would only wish for his little hobbit-hole. After many near-death experiences, I would definately want to be in a calm and peaceful environment. Overall, being "only quite a little fellow in a wide world" is good for some people, but not for me.
No comments:
Post a Comment