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 Jun 18 2008, 09:35 AM
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We see a lot of collectibles on display in The Hobbit - ones that you want keep safe and ones that help you keep them safe, be it treasure or your life.  Treasure has always been something that thrills Mankind like nothing else. (and Dwarfkind and Elfkind and Hobbitkind and Dragonkind and ... you get the idea.)  Weapons of course, have a charm of their own.
So tell us :
- Which of the magical and otherwise objects do you think was the most important in The Hobbit ?
- If given just one choice, which one would you choose to have for yourself & why ?
- What would you like to use that object for in daily life ?
This post has been edited by rowena r: Jun 18 2008, 12:49 PM
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Jun 18 2008, 08:05 PM
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Interesting questions, rowena r.
1. Which of the magical and otherwise objects do you think was the most important in The Hobbit?
First, let me see how many objects there were that I might be interested in:
Gandalf's staff(able to create fireworks and other nifty tasks)
The two Elven swords, "Beater" and "Biter"
Gollum's ring(The One Ring)
Bard's Arrow
The Arkenstone and other Dwarf booty held by Smaug
If given just one choice, which one would you choose to have for yourself & why?
Well, I wouldn't want the ring, no matter how tempting the thought of becoming invisible might be, seeing that it essentially was cursed.
I'm torn between Gandalf's staff and Bilbo's sword, "Sting" (AKA Biter).
Since I can't think of many situations where a sword would come in that handy, I guess I would choose Gandalf's staff. It would be fun to find out just what kind of things it could do! I would always be popular around children who liked fireworks, anyway!
--What would you like to use that object for in everyday life?
I would like to see if I could make food magically appear with Gandalf's staff. Then I wouldn't have to cook so much! Or maybe it would make a coat or jacket rain repellent! That would be cool, too!
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Jun 19 2008, 11:31 AM
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They sure are interesting questions.
QUOTE Which of the magical and otherwise objects do you think was the most important in The Hobbit ? That's tough because they all play a role in their own way, and have an influence on events. Probably the single most important object was the Ring because although Bilbo used Sting to kill the spiders, and gave the Arkenstone to bring harmony among those inside & outside the dwarf cavern, it was the Ring that allowed this through Bilbo's invisibilty.
Although, as Fricka said, Bard's arrow was essential because it killed Smaug, and I dont know that the Dwarfs & Bilbo would have managed so easily otherwise.
QUOTE If given just one choice, which one would you choose to have for yourself & why ? Of the objects listed, I would choose Gandalf's staff. The Arkenstone and Smaug's treasure would make me rich which would be kind of nice lol but, there's more to life than riches. Bilbo goes through all that adventure to give away most of his treasure.
Not being a violent person, I personally cant see myself using swords or other blades.
I sure dont want the Ring, that thing is evil and I know I'd be tempted to put it on, because everyone is.
So I would choose Gandalf's staff because it probably does a whole lot of magic that we dont see and it creates cool fireworks, light and fire.
QUOTE What would you like to use that object for in daily life ? Pretty much everything that it can do  Fire, light, fireworks, and I'd like to see what else it can do. I think it would be practical, and fun
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