Bilbo Baggins
Bilbo Baggins is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium. He is a Hobbit of the Shire associated with the discovery of the One Ring and with events preceding the War of the Ring.
Bilbo is discussed in literary studies, fantasy literature analysis, and interpretations of narrative transition between Tolkien’s earlier and later works.
Status
Bilbo’s role is examined in relation to themes of departure, return, and the long-term effects of power and experience. Interpretations consider his function as a connective figure between different narrative phases of Middle-earth.