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Nazgûl-king · 06-03-2008, 11:29 AM

Whom do you guys like better, Bilbo (main character of The Hobbit), or Frodo (main character of Lord of the Rings)? I thought it would be interesting to see which main hobbit character was more popular. I would set this as a poll, but I'm not really sure how to make polls.

MatthewM · 06-05-2008, 02:10 PM

Frodo.

Tuor in Gondolin · 06-05-2008, 02:34 PM

Since not everyone seems to have internet access
at the moment, this response is forwarded.

"We hates Thief Baggins!. We hates him forever!
Nice Smeagol likes the good hobbit (Master Frodo), gollum... gollum..."

R. · 06-05-2008, 04:32 PM

I was never crazy about Frodo. That said i always thought Bilbo was great my favorite character.

Maedhros_the_Tall · 06-06-2008, 02:06 AM

Definitely Bilbo, for me. I always liked how unprepared and unwilling he was for his 'adventure' before gradually settling into it and eventually becoming quite good at it, whereas, to me, Frodo always seemed to accept it from the beginning as soon as Gandalf told him, and I just didn't find that as entertaining.

Nazgûl-king · 06-06-2008, 02:23 PM

My favorite out of the two Hobbits is Bilbo, so that currently makes it:

Bilbo: 3
Frodo: 2

Eönwë · 06-06-2008, 03:25 PM

My opinion is: *dum dum dum* Bilbo!

A much better hero in my opinion.

Groin Redbeard · 06-06-2008, 05:16 PM

What makes both of these hobbits amazing is that they were both chosen for something that did not concern them and came out of their adventures victorious!

Bilbo's adventure is an amazing tale of self sacrifice and loyalty. However, Frodo's adventure is one on an even greater epic scale! Frodo actually was wounded and had troubles far greater than being eaten by Gollum (that was one of his problems too

). Frodo in my opinion is the ultimate hobbit, sacrificing himself for something he loved, and ends up leaving it all in the end.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 06-09-2008, 05:49 AM

Bilbo does well, but he never experiences the suffering Frodo has to go through. Frodo for me.

Rikae · 06-09-2008, 06:10 AM

Bilbo gave up the ring of his own free will - something even Frodo could not do, But, to be fair, Frodo's test was much harder (I take it the ring's power grew with proximity to Sauron) and so there can't really be any comparison. They are both similarly endearing and unexpectedly strong - Frodo, as Groin says, on a greater scale.

That said, the movies kind of ruined Frodo for me, sadly. That wide-eyed teenager was not Frodo, and now my original Frodo seems to have vanished from my mind.

Eönwë · 06-09-2008, 02:04 PM

But Bilbo didn't have the pressure of all the free peopels of ME on him, and he did it voluntarily (Well, not exactly). Also, he almost managed to stop a battle. Frodo, if anything, didn't do that (In fact, I'm pretty sure he started at least one, or at least, it was beause of him).

MatthewM · 06-10-2008, 04:30 PM

Frodo is a much better character in my opinion. Bilbo doesn't suffer like Frodo does. Frodo's story is so much more interesting than Bilbo's - although they are both part of a whole - they can be treated seperately.

Once Bilbo jumped into his adventure after his initial sluggish ways he jumped right in, right? Frodo was reluctant all along, but performed his duty nonetheless. I think Frodo is a deeper character.

06-03-2008, 11:29 AM	#1
Nazgûl-king Wight Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 104	favorite main Hobbit character Whom do you guys like better, Bilbo (main character of The Hobbit), or Frodo (main character of Lord of the Rings)? I thought it would be interesting to see which main hobbit character was more popular. I would set this as a poll, but I'm not really sure how to make polls.

06-05-2008, 02:10 PM	#2
MatthewM Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 627	Frodo. __________________ "Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills...and then let all the foes of Gondor flee!" -Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring

06-05-2008, 02:34 PM	#3
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Since not everyone seems to have internet access at the moment, this response is forwarded. "We hates Thief Baggins!. We hates him forever! Nice Smeagol likes the good hobbit (Master Frodo), gollum... gollum..." __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

06-05-2008, 04:32 PM	#4
R. Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2008 Location: In the belly of the beast Posts: 26	I was never crazy about Frodo. That said i always thought Bilbo was great my favorite character. __________________ In The Belly Of The BEAST

06-06-2008, 03:25 PM	#7
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,995	My opinion is: dum dum dum Bilbo! A much better hero in my opinion. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

06-06-2008, 02:06 AM	#5
Maedhros_the_Tall Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2008 Location: North East of England, currently at university in South West Scotland. Posts: 56	Definitely Bilbo, for me. I always liked how unprepared and unwilling he was for his 'adventure' before gradually settling into it and eventually becoming quite good at it, whereas, to me, Frodo always seemed to accept it from the beginning as soon as Gandalf told him, and I just didn't find that as entertaining.

06-06-2008, 02:23 PM	#6
Nazgûl-king Wight Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 104	My favorite out of the two Hobbits is Bilbo, so that currently makes it: Bilbo: 3 Frodo: 2

06-06-2008, 05:16 PM	#8
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,735	What makes both of these hobbits amazing is that they were both chosen for something that did not concern them and came out of their adventures victorious! Bilbo's adventure is an amazing tale of self sacrifice and loyalty. However, Frodo's adventure is one on an even greater epic scale! Frodo actually was wounded and had troubles far greater than being eaten by Gollum (that was one of his problems too). Frodo in my opinion is the ultimate hobbit, sacrificing himself for something he loved, and ends up leaving it all in the end. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

06-09-2008, 05:49 AM	#9
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,992	Bilbo does well, but he never experiences the suffering Frodo has to go through. Frodo for me. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

06-09-2008, 06:10 AM	#10
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,533	Bilbo gave up the ring of his own free will - something even Frodo could not do, But, to be fair, Frodo's test was much harder (I take it the ring's power grew with proximity to Sauron) and so there can't really be any comparison. They are both similarly endearing and unexpectedly strong - Frodo, as Groin says, on a greater scale. That said, the movies kind of ruined Frodo for me, sadly. That wide-eyed teenager was not Frodo, and now my original Frodo seems to have vanished from my mind.

06-09-2008, 02:04 PM	#11
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,995	But Bilbo didn't have the pressure of all the free peopels of ME on him, and he did it voluntarily (Well, not exactly). Also, he almost managed to stop a battle. Frodo, if anything, didn't do that (In fact, I'm pretty sure he started at least one, or at least, it was beause of him). __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

06-10-2008, 04:30 PM	#12
MatthewM Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 627	Frodo is a much better character in my opinion. Bilbo doesn't suffer like Frodo does. Frodo's story is so much more interesting than Bilbo's - although they are both part of a whole - they can be treated seperately. Once Bilbo jumped into his adventure after his initial sluggish ways he jumped right in, right? Frodo was reluctant all along, but performed his duty nonetheless. I think Frodo is a deeper character. __________________ "Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills...and then let all the foes of Gondor flee!" -Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring