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justbennett
The Shire
Oct 9 2012, 4:57am
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Bilbo takes the stone for the same reason he takes the ring. I'm not sure exactly what that reason is, but it seems a very similar situation. He doesn't have much time to think about it. The polite or strictly ethical thing to do would be to return it to its supposed owner. "Finder's keepers" is not a rule we live by. Of course, now that I think about it, hobbits do seem to try to claim possession in all sorts of creative ways (e.g. Sackville-Bagginses, Farmer Maggot's crops, the auction at Bag End). Perhaps it is just a hobbitish thing to do. Also, getting called a burglar over and over probably makes you a little more willing to lower your ethical standards.
The proverbs are great. They are reminders that Bilbo is a regular guy even though he's in a completely incredible situation. It makes the reader think, "Hey, I could handle this situation too if only I could remember all the wisdom my parents taught me."
I do remember feeling like they were hanging around way too long. If Smaug had shown up the story would have ended right away.
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***A glance back at "Not at Home"***
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Modtheow
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Oct 9 2012, 12:20am
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Proverbs
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Finding Frodo
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Oct 9 2012, 3:37am
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That dropped torch!
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dernwyn
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Oct 10 2012, 2:14am
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Keep calm and carry on
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telain
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Oct 10 2012, 4:07pm
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The Stone and the Ring
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justbennett
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Oct 9 2012, 4:57am
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What about his mother's wisdom?
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Modtheow
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Oct 10 2012, 3:10am
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Tolkien hates women (just kidding!)
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CuriousG
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Oct 10 2012, 11:34pm
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I know what you mean...
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telain
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Oct 10 2012, 3:59pm
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What a great idea!
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sador
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Oct 10 2012, 8:48am
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In Bilbo's Defense
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justbennett
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Oct 10 2012, 5:31pm
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one link not working
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Modtheow
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Oct 14 2012, 8:21pm
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Is it supposed to be this one?
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dernwyn
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Oct 14 2012, 11:43pm
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Yes, that's it.
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sador
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Oct 15 2012, 7:51am
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You're welcome!
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dernwyn
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Oct 17 2012, 1:55am
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