Stories are almost never set in stone. We can't help but to update and expand the lore of the worlds we love. And it's normal. Here's why.

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As we wrap up the situation with the Trolls, Tolkien cleverly, in just a few words, tells us exactly who Bilbo and Gandalf are. Did you notice?

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Welcome to the new extra content! These are extra episodes where I'll take on a topic or a "what if" scenario while I drive.

This week, what does "canon" really mean?

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Where do Trolls fit into the morality alignment grid? Chaotic Evil? True Neutral? Let's discuss that as the trolls try to cook the dwarves.

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Trolls! We get to meet one of the most interesting "peoples" in the Hobbit, and Bilbo debates exactly what a burglar is supposed to do.

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We begin chapter 2 with a close look at why Bilbo was allowed to sleep in late, and how Gandalf (and Tolkien!) is already setting up Bilbo's (and our!) adventure.

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The conversation between Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves turns to details about the mountain, Thorin's past, and how exactly they plan to deal with the dragon.

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There are many moments throughout the story where Bilbo has to rise to the occasion, but did you notice the very first time he does?

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As a young reader, I would often skip over the poems/songs in Tolkien's stories. I thought they were silly or unimportant. But now I know exactly how important they really are.

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The ringing of the bell keeps getting louder. More dwarves keep showing up, and Bilbo attempts to act as a proper host. Galdalf's plan is coming together.

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