JR Tolkien uses imagination in The Hobbit to create a vast world of objects and characters that provide a greater meaning than that which they are generally perceived. Throughout the "team's" adventure, many objects continually appear, perhaps the most interesting being the doors. What makes doors interesting in The Hobbit is that they are always featured at moments of action or great importance. In fact, without doors, the "team" may end up lost or killed. The doors develop Bilbo's character and are the gateway to the action and important scenes of The Hobbit by serving as the most important element regarding the pursuit of the treasure. The beginning of the book introduces the main characters and the adventure they will take part in. Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit from a conventional family, is caught up in a series of adventures. “It is the story of a Baggins who had an adventure and found himself doing and saying things quite unexpected” (Tolkien, 2). What's most fascinating about the book's introduction is how the adventure begins. The title of the chapter is "An Unexpected Party", and it's really because Bilbo didn't expect the entourage that showed up at his door. The elves and Bilbo have never met and never discussed the adventure they will both end up going on. The biggest question at the beginning of the book is how the elves know where to go and who their "thief" is; the simple answer to this question is doors. Before the shenanigans that arise when the group of dwarves take over, Bilbo and Gandalf discuss the ensuing adventure, but to Bilbo's knowledge, a mark is left on his door. Before Gandalf leaves to speak to the elves, "the tip of his staff scratches...... middle of paper......n to introduce the plot of the story and allows him to procure using this door. He then uses the doors of both, to cause havoc and to relieve the stress the team is facing due to difficult situations. The doors are then used at the end of the novel to help the crew obtain the treasure and keep it safe. Tolkien features a variety of objects that serve as doors leading the crew to their adventures. In many cases, the door is an object from the wilderness or environment developed by Tolkien, rather than a typical door from a human perspective. Tolkien's creativity with what appears to be a small symbol illustrates the depth of thought that went into creating this book. Gates are more than a barrier between two places, they serve as points of introduction to scenes of major importance, and allow Bilbo to become the hero he is truly meant to be...