Why did the Ring choose Bilbo?

Gandalf ‘felt’ that he was bolder than the other hobbits and he decided to have Bilbo join Thorin and his company. Gandalf (and many others) regarded Bilbo and Frodo as the best hobbits in whole Middle-earth.

Why was the Ring safe with Bilbo?

Bilbo was in possession of the Ring for many years but only gave it up near the end of his personal journey, when he would not be in need of it. All Gandalf needed to do was give the suggestion to Bilbo that he should give up the Ring, and he was able to do it because the Ring had already made the decision.

Why does Bilbo conceal from his friends his discovery of the Ring?

Why does bilbo conceal from his friends his discovery of the ring? Bilbo conceals the discovery because he doesn’t want the dwarves to think any less of him.

How did the One Ring affect Bilbo?

Sauron tortured and interrogated him, learning that the Ring had been found and was held by one “Baggins” in the land of “Shire”. The Ring began to strain Bilbo, leaving him feeling “stretched-out and thin”, so he decided to leave the Shire, intending to pass the Ring to his adopted heir Frodo Baggins.

Why doesnt the ring affect Bilbo?

That knowing would alter how Frodo would use the ring – whether he willed it or not. Additionally, Bilbo never sought to DESTROY the ring, thus the Ring had no reason to protect itself from Bilbo and therefore had less of a grip on him.

Why didn’t the ring affect Bilbo like Gollum?

Gollum was weaker than Bilbo; the ring completely controlled him from the get-go. So, the major differences were Gollum’s weakness, and his living conditions which made him anti-social and changed his appearance due to the absence of light. Bilbo definitely was affected by The Ring, just not to the same extent.

How did smaug see Bilbo?

According to the book, he never saw Bilbo. Bilbo was there, in the same hall, under the same roof but he careful enough to stay in the shadows and wear the ring. Smaug could smell him and he knew where he stood but never asked him about his invisibility.

How did Bilbo get the one ring from Gollum?

In this fight, the One Ringfalls from Gollum’s pocket. Gollum starts to drag the now unconscious goblin. Bilbo waits until he leaves, he stands up, picks his sword under the mushrooms and then see the Ring. He takes it and puts it in his pocket.

Does Bilbo ever receive the attention of Sauron like Frodo?

That Bilbo never receives the attention of Sauron in quite the same way that Frodo does. Bilbo’s 111th birthday party which starts the story of the Lord of the Rings, and where Bilbo gives the ring to Frodo, takes place about 60 years after the events of The Hobbit.

What happened to the Goblin in Bilbo’s pocket?

Bilbo wakes up under the mushrooms, the goblin is unconscious. Bilbo sees Gollum. He tries to drag the goblin to his own place for eating. The goblin struggles and Gollum starts to hit it until it dies. In this fight, the One Ringfalls from Gollum’s pocket. Gollum starts to drag the now unconscious goblin.

What happened to Frodo when he put the ring on?

Frodo appeared to suffer hugely when he put the ring on. Bilbo was able to turn invisible and have no side effects or suffering when he wore it. What changed between Bilbo having the ring and then passing it on to Frodo? Were the Nazgûl looking for the ring when Bilbo had it or was it only around the time Frodo got the ring?