- grad, gress - step, go
- grat - pleasing
- grav -heavy, weighty
GRAMMAR
- Know sooner did Tom sea Balin come into the lite then he gives an awful howl, trolls simply detest the very site of dwarves (uncooked). (Tolkien. 36)
DISCUSS: Numbered Heads Style
- Why does Bilbo want to hear the elves' opinion of their adventure to the Mountain?
- Describe Elrond and his leadership.
- Why do you think Tolkien goes into such vivid description of the countryside?
- What hints from the story tell you that this tale is a story about good and evil?
- Describe Durin's Day and what it symbolizes?
- Share the light/dark images you've found.
HW: Read Ch. 4 and do Journal 5
*Journal 5: Many critics believe Tolkien’s writing reflects his personal dislike for technology. Briefly list the characteristics of goblins; explain how they use the technology they have for evil purposes.