Lit. Horror Science Fiction, and Fantasy

Witches, until the introduction of warlocks, have always been a uniquely female role in fantasy and myth. It shows women who have power yet often in a negative way since witches historically have been evil satan worshippers who murder people and steal livestock for their dark rituals. Although lately, this is taking a turn in recent years since witches are starting to be seen as more fighters of demons and not satan worshippers. This incidentally follows the social trend of women in power in todays society. Women in powerful positions are becoming and have become the norm in many cultures around the world. So the concept of the witch or any other woman in power is become less and less of a scary thought.

The Hobbit is arguably the most recognizable piece of fantasy literature in the world, probably only bested by Tolkiens other work The Lord of the Rings. The Hobbit  takes place in Middle-Earth and features a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins as the main character. Bilbo is taken on an adventure, the likes a hobbit has never seen, by the wizard Gandolf. He is not going alone however, he is accompanied by several dwarves lead by Thoren to kill a dragon and reclaim the mountain home. The call to adventure comes when the dwarves and Gandolf hand Bilbo a contract of employment and he decides to go on an adventure. I would say he reaches the threshold when the trolls are turned to stone and he obtains the sword Sting. I would argue this because this is when he first has a real taste of adventure and death. The challenges and transformation he faces is when he is face to face with the creature Gollum and finds the ring. The atonement for all is the battle of five armies and the defeat of the drago