To add to the answers already given, I would say much of the power of Hobbits lies in their wholesome littleness with its inherent innocence, combined with their joy for life. I'd even go a step further and say celebration of life, for look at the tremendous importance of birthdays and the Party Tree! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Dwarves are bent on gold and other treasure, Elves are tempted to melancholy thinking of great deeds of past glory, Men to crave power. In contrast to Dwarves, Hobbits write songs about life's simplest pleasures, a hot bath, a comfortable bed. In contrast to Elves, Hobbits content themselves with the everyday doings of friends and family, noting the importance of the smallest person in their genealogy. In contrast to Men, Hobbits would rather taste simple freedom and leisure than burden themselves with crown or scepter.
As has been correctly pointed out, Hobbits possess a latent courage. The peacefulness of Shire society does much to nurture this sort of hardihood. For in times of trial and testing, a typical Hobbit has memories of lifelong security based on the love of family and friends from which to draw strength and support.
Oh, and of course I'm a firm believer that pipeweed also plays a worthy part. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
Gandalf the Grey
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04-27-2003, 09:57 PM
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