The hobbit Quote by JRR Tolkien
“The mountain smoked beneath the moon; The dwarves, they heard the tramp of doom. They fled their hall to dying fall Beneath his feet, beneath the moon.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Hobbit (song) by J.R.R. Tolkien, 1937
A warning that looming danger forces even the brave to flee, highlighting fear and survival in darkness.
In simple terms: Danger makes the brave run.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respond to threats.
Themes
fear
survival
danger
Mood
ominous
epic
Type
literary
mythic
When to use this quote
- adventure
- conflict
- nighttime journeys
Key Concepts
mythic narrative
doom
flight
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the moon symbolize here?
- How do you confront looming threats?
A Different Perspective
The quote romanticizes danger without offering solutions.
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