Exploring Tolkien

149. Bilbo’s Honest Betrayal – The Hobbit #34

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Bilbo owns up to his burgling — a betrayal that drives Thorin to the brink of killing him.  But Bilbo isn’t cowed… and the armies of elves and men aren’t cowed by Dain’s special forces.  But maybe they should be!

We also explore:

  • Bilbo’s crowning “honest” achievement.
  • Bard as Faramir?
  • Dain’s Dwarven special forces arrive!
  • What exactly were those dark clouds that shadowed the commencement of battle.

    • In our extended episode (available for our members) we talk about:

    • What “going home” for Bilbo may really entail.
    • We count the amount of talking animals in Lord of the Rings vs. The Hobbit.
    • Where would a talking Raven fit into The Lord of the Rings — we give our detailed thoughts.

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