🧙 Hobbits & Feasts: Food In Tolkien Literature

We talk about how feasts play a pivotal role in Tolkien Literature 📌 Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNextChapterBookstore?sub_confirmation=1 On this episode, we dive into the role of food in J. R. R. Tolkien's works, inspired by the beloved Hobbit culture. - Importance of feasts in Tolkien's Middle-earth. - Hospitality and community gatherings in Hobbit culture. - Character development through food habits. - Symbolism and narrative significance of meals. - A live taste test of a Hobbit-inspired first breakfast. #Hobbits&Feasts #LordOfTheRings #hobbit 00:00 Tolkien's relevance with food in his work. 04:47 Diverse feasts unite family for adventure stories. 07:57 Movies add visuals, but may overdo it. 10:02 Simple breakfast - muffins, tea, sustenance before work. 12:52 World building in fiction reflects character status. 16:06 Food symbolism reinforces character development and culture.