115: The Hobbit Close Reading 1 - Subverting Expectations

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." From the very paragraph, Tolkien subverts our expectations, and it hooks us into the story in a magical way. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RINGSLORE and get on your way to being your best self. Check out BetterHelp and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy