(The possibilities include rabbit, hobby, Babbit,
habit and hob. The word is probably best seen as a blend of rabbit and hob, an obsolete British
word meaning "a rustic, peasant" or "sprite, elf.") How does Bilbo resemble a rabbit in this
chapter? When you finish the book, ask yourself if he still reminds you of one.
habit and hob. The word is probably best seen as a blend of rabbit and hob, an obsolete British
word meaning "a rustic, peasant" or "sprite, elf.") How does Bilbo resemble a rabbit in this
chapter? When you finish the book, ask yourself if he still reminds you of one.