The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Index -
Bilbo finds a strange ring while crawling through the tunnels. He encounters Gollum, a strange, corrupted creature. Unaware of the ring's power, Bilbo engages Gollum in a game of riddles to buy time. The stakes are high: if Bilbo wins, Gollum shows him the way out; if he loses, Gollum eats him.
Bilbo wins the final riddle (asking what he has in his pocket). Gollum realizes he has lost his "Precious" (the ring). He chases Bilbo, but Bilbo accidentally slips the ring on his finger. He discovers he is invisible. He pities Gollum and leaps over him, escaping the tunnels. Outside, he reunites with Gandalf and the dwarves, keeping the ring a secret.
| Character | Actor (Film) | Key Trait |
|-----------|--------------|------------|
| Bilbo Baggins | Martin Freeman | Reluctant burglar, Tookish courage |
| Gandalf the Grey | Ian McKellen | Wizard, manipulator of fates |
| Thorin Oakenshield | Richard Armitage | Proud dwarf prince, heir of Durin |
| Gollum | Andy Serkis | Creature corrupted by the One Ring |
| Elrond | Hugo Weaving | Elven lord of Rivendell |
| Galadriel | Cate Blanchett | Lady of Lothlórien |
| The Great Goblin | Barry Humphries | Bloated ruler of Goblin Town | the hobbit an unexpected journey index
The Extended Edition (182 min) adds 13 minutes. Use this index to spot changes:
Index Note: The Extended Edition does not change the main plot but adds significant lore for Tolkien purists. Bilbo finds a strange ring while crawling through
Below is a complete scene-by-scene index, organized by time stamps (based on the Theatrical Cut) and thematic categories.
A highly regarded paper related to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is: Index Note: The Extended Edition does not change
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey — A Narratological Analysis of Adaptation"
(fictional example — but in reality, search JSTOR or Google Scholar for:
"An Unexpected Journey" adaptation Tolkien)
Better yet, try these real, citable papers:
If you need an index (a list of topics with page numbers), that’s usually found in books about the film, e.g.:
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey — Official Movie Guide (Brian Sibley) — includes an index of characters, locations, and scenes.