Gandalf is a good wizard, a kind, often humorous, but wise leader. He recruits Bilbo, an unassuming Hobbit, to join a group of Dwarves on a journey because he discerns that Bilbo has potential. Gandalf is a very powerful wizard who could solve almost all problems himself if he wanted, but he prefers to develop the talents of other creatures when he can.
Gandalf has a marked tendency to flit here and there to take...
Gandalf is a good wizard, a kind, often humorous, but wise leader. He recruits Bilbo, an unassuming Hobbit, to join a group of Dwarves on a journey because he discerns that Bilbo has potential. Gandalf is a very powerful wizard who could solve almost all problems himself if he wanted, but he prefers to develop the talents of other creatures when he can.
Gandalf has a marked tendency to flit here and there to take care of other responsibilities. This leaves Bilbo on his own to cope with dangerous situations without his help. While this may seem unreliable on Gandalf's part, it allows Bilbo to learn to think for himself and hone his leadership skills.
Adventure always seems to emerge alongside of Gandalf. As the text says:
Gandalf! If you had heard only a quarter of what I have heard about him, and I have only heard a very little of all there is to hear, you would be prepared for any sort of remarkable tale. Tales and adventures sprouted up all over the place wherever he went, in the most extraordinary fashion.
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