Why was Gandalf so interested in hobbits?
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. Gandalf never explicitly said why he had chosen poor Bilbo to join him and the dwarves in their expedition.
What did the hobbits call Gandalf?
Mithrandir
The people of Gondor call Gandalf “Mithrandir”. 2012: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey: Lindir and Galadriel refer to Gandalf as “Mithrandir”.
Is Gandalf istari or Maia?
Gandalf is a Maia whose real name is Olórin. He was sent from Valinor, the home of the Ainur, to Middle-earth by the lead Vala, Manwë, to combat Sauron.
What makes hobbits so special?
The most distinguishing feature of Hobbits was their short stature. They were smaller than Dwarves and were usually between two and four feet in height. With the gradual passing of time, Hobbits became even shorter. By the Third Age, they were usually less than three feet tall.
Why do elves call Gandalf Mithrandir?
Mithrandir is his Sindarin (Grey Elven) name. It means Grey/Silver Wanderer. The elves call him Mithrandir amongst themselves and the patricians of Minas Tirith call him that because they also speak Sindarin.
Did Galadriel know Gandalf was a Maia?
Elrond and Galadriel were told of their real nature as Maiar by Gandalf, but they would not speak of it, keeping it a one of the most well guarded secrets. Not even the Elves knew who the Istari were, but rumors started to arise.
Why are Hobbits immune to the ring?
Chief among the reasons that the hobbits are more resistant to the Ring is that they do not crave power, lust after fame, or desire to rule over any others. Many of the other characters in The Lord of the Rings have their own agendas and secret desires, which the Ring is able to corrupt them through.
Why did Gandalf think Bilbo would be a good companion?
Gandalf thought Bilbo, an unlikely choice, to be a suitable companion to Thorin and his Dwarves for a number of reasons. First, he had observed that Bilbo took more of an interest in the world at large than was usual for Hobbits, and was thus more likely to be adventurous.
Why didn’t Gandalf take the Dwarves with him to the Shire?
He thought the Dwarves didn’t have a chance, and would sacrifice their lives in a foolish venture. As Gandalf happened to visit the Shire next, he thought of sending a hobbit along, to contribute stealth to the party.
How did Gandalf come into existence?
Gandalf first comes into existence at the beginning of time itself. He is initially a supernatural entity, created by Tolkien’s supreme being, Ilúvatar.
Why was Gandalf chosen to be the head of the Valar?
According to one note in Unfinished Tales, the head of the Valar, Manwë, personally chooses Gandalf to become the “director and coordinator of attack and defense.” However, Gandalf’s initial reaction is to resist the nomination, as he is afraid of Sauron’s power.
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