From the inferno of a dragon's fire to the quiet comfort of a round green door, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey begins with a story of loss. We see the glory of Erebor, the dwarven mountain kingdom, stolen by Smaug, setting a tone of deep longing before we ever meet our hero. In the peaceful Shire, Bilbo Baggins enjoys his simple routine, a world of warm bread and whistling kettles. But when ...
