“An index of The Hobbit, if constructed, would foreground domesticity (food, comfort, home) over violence — reversing the priorities of traditional epic indexes.”

There is no famous canonical essay by that exact title. However, a student or critic might write an essay with that name to explore:

: The leader of the 13 dwarves, determined to reclaim the Lonely Mountain. : A gold-hoarding dragon and the primary antagonist.

Brief summaries of Balin, Dwalin, Fili, Kili, and the rest.

An alphabetical list of all characters (and creatures) appearing in the book, with brief descriptions and notes on their significance.