Similarities between the Hobbit and LOTR - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

peregrine · 11-07-2001, 08:28 PM

I read somewhere that there are similarities of narrative structure between the Hobbit and LOTR. Journeys in small select groups, Rivendell, a journey underground, a mountain at the end. There are probably more (I can't remember). Is this intentional on behalf of the author, or an oversight?

11-07-2001, 08:28 PM	#1
peregrine Pile O'Bones Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 25	Similarities between the Hobbit and LOTR I read somewhere that there are similarities of narrative structure between the Hobbit and LOTR. Journeys in small select groups, Rivendell, a journey underground, a mountain at the end. There are probably more (I can't remember). Is this intentional on behalf of the author, or an oversight?