The Hobbit (6 points)

 It only, perhaps, takes a reader a few paragraphs to realize when they are reading a J. R. R. Tolkien piece. The writing itself speaks volumes to the author's ability to craft an entire world that could be very believable. The story is a work of fantasy that contains many beings of different fantastical races that are quite common and even to be expected when viewing a work of fantasy. For example, the elves. Elves are perhaps the most unique individuals with the most elegant features. They are quite a significant being in Tolkien's works, and can be found in most fantasy today. Dwarves of this story have a similar resemblance to what we see every day of them, from long thick beards, and the fact that they are shorter than humans. Trolls, goblins, and dragons all exist in the story of The Hobbit. The Hobbit has added much to these characters, but also a new one, the hobbit, which is smaller than a dwarf, usually has curly hair, and big bare feet with tuffs of hair. 

But it is not just the characters that make this piece of fantasy contribute so much to the genre, but also the story. The story features a group of dwarves, a hobbit, and a wizard setting off to deal with a dragon. A quest, that is the story in just a few words. A quest in which the main character discovers a lot about the world around them, and evolves into a more knowledgeable being. They face dangers that reveal their true nature or overcome dangers, turning them into a more resilient character. 

In the Hobbit, the characters and story all build a world that is fantasy. This idea of some great adventure may appeal to people who dream of one, or people who live them. Still, even yet people who may not have adventures, but who are working to overcome obstacles in life. While at the same time, there are the characters. The characters of this work of fantasy range in races; goblins, trolls, hobbits, elves, humans, etc. The different races almost mirror the world of humanity, perhaps molded into a more fantastical form, but still with similarities. The similarities might be issues with equality, or of nature. Therefore, fantasy can be enjoyable for its fantastic elements, but recognizable in nature. 

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