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Post by Sparrow on Jul 25, 2004 11:49:27 GMT -6
When Bilbo found himself lost in the tunnel of the goblin-cave, just after he found the ring but before he knew its significance, and while he was still turning over many "why"s in his mind, he reached for his pipe and tobacco. Is this like having a drink from Chapter 1? I am sure many will offer criticisms and others praise of tobacco. Please also comment on the significance of Bilbo's reaching for a smoke in this particular incident.
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Post by McDLT on Jul 26, 2004 8:58:30 GMT -6
Personally, I think it was because of habit. It reminds us that Bilbo is still that hobbit we first met in his comfy, hobbit hole.
Just a thought.
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Post by Greenleaf on Jul 30, 2004 2:56:40 GMT -6
I suppose this is a similar case as when Bilbo resorted to drinking to help him find his wits. As I commented in that thread for Ch.1, it is sort of an automatic reaction for every smoker to light a cigarette, or a pipe in Bilbo's case, in difficult situations. However, it was really lucky that Bilbo didn't have any matches, for God knows who might have seen the flash of the flame or the glow of his pipe in the dark as Bilbo himself soon realised.
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Post by Stormrider on Aug 5, 2012 15:54:53 GMT -6
I agree that this is a natural habit. Reaching for the comfort of a pipe and blowing some interesting smoke rings (although it was dark and they would not be seen) would have a calming affect on Bilbo. I suppose it could be compared to having a drink because it is something familiar and the smoking would be relaxing as the drink would also make him mellow.
Digging around in his pockets for his pipe, tobacco, and matches led him to his little sword, too. Taking that out and seeing the faint glow of blue helped him realize the goblins were far away.
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