Fire and Water [The Hobbit, Ch.14]

<p>Discussion of <em>The Hobbit</em>, Chapter Fourteen</p> <p>Join Maggie and Cam for this discussion of a very pivotal chapter. A dragon is dead, and the survivors are grumbling. This episode explores the book’s hard shift into politics and a global perspective. Maggie continues to develop her theory about ‘greed’ in light of recent events and Cam’s disappointment with Smaug’s death leads to a debate about narrative expectations and subversion.</p> <p>During our Second Breakfast, Maggie extends her thoughts about duality into ancient Egyptian art and we talk about what’s left in the story without our fire-breathing villain. Cam also references The Walking Dead half a dozen times during the episode.</p> <p>Have an observation, comment, or theory on this episode? Email us at <a href= "mailto:secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com">secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on Instagram @secondbreakfastpod</p>