Bilbo’s adventure in “The Hobbit” begins and ends in his hometown, the Shire. This area of Middle Earth conveys the comforts of home with its charming rustic architecture, pleasant climate, fertile land and friendly neighbors. While the pastoral land seems like a utopia for those who like the status quo, it’s also a symbol of an insulated and withdrawn life, according to the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's "The Hobbit: An Educator's Guide." While Bilbo feels comfortable and secure with his life at Bag End in the Shire, he knows that there’s more to the world than his quiet existence.
the audience can conclude that the book about Tom Sawyer was
D) a historical story.
The settings help readers to conclude that because the story was developed in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri on the Mississippi, and the events occur prior to the Civil War and before the abolition of slavery.
