Connections - Chloe

Relating to this book is not an easy thing to do. After all how do you relate to a short, big footed and hairy toed person... maybe it isn't as hard as I thought.

while reading this book, I was very surprised to be relating to the main character, Bilbo. In the beginning of this section of the book, Bilbo is torn between leaving his comfortable hobbit hole for an adventure and staying home and relaxing. I relate to this because I am also often conflicted between going out with friends and having fun or staying home and watching anime. Although, unlike Bilbo I often choose the less interesting path. 

Another (slightly unfortunate) connection I have with Bilbo is our feet. My feet have always been big and generally hobbit-like. I take pride in my large feet. Like my mother once said, "It simply means it is very difficult to fill your shoes."



When the dwarves leave Bilbo's home, they leave the kitchen a fearful mess. Unfortunate as it is a relate to this strongly. But instead of thirteen dwarves I have to deal with one little sister. Sometimes I think she eats as much as thirteen dwarves and makes a mess much bigger. Which is strange because she still manages to be a reasonable weight for the amount of food she eats. My father used to tell me she has a hollow leg and thats where all of the food goes.