Journal Post 6: The Theme of The Hobbit

I believe that the theme of The Hobbit is to only judge someone when you know them better. For example, in the first few chapters Thorin thinks that Bilbo is like most hobbits, a jolly and gluttonous farmer. However Thorin is proven wrong several times throughout the story. Bilbo's actions, such as saving the Dwarves from the Wood-elves and spying on Smaug caused Thorin to withdraw his judgement before he died. It relates to me very much because many people, especially at school, judge me because of my interests and my appearance. however they don't actually know me. Bilbo's judgement by Thorin and my judgement by my peers is very similar.