Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring. "How bright your garden looks!” said Gandalf. "Yes,” said Bilbo. "I am very fond indeed of it, and of all the dear old Shire; but I think I need a holiday.” "You mean to go on with your plan then?” "I do. I made up my mind months ago, and I haven’t changed it.” "Very well. It is no good saying any more. Stick to your plan—your whole plan, mind—and I hope it will turn out for the best, for you, and for all of us.” "I hope so. Anyway I mean to enjoy myself on Thursday, and have my little joke.” How is Bilbo Baggins characterized in this excerpt?
Bilbo says he made up his mind months ago and has not changed it, showing that he is firm about his decision to leave. Gandalf’s response to “stick to your plan” reinforces that Bilbo intends to follow through. This characterizes Bilbo as determined, not homesick or unfriendly.
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