The geography of Middle-Earth influences the Hobbits by causing them to be civil as a result of isolation from other societies, build holes into the ground for homes, and consume an abundance of wheat-based products due to their location in the plain hills. The Hobbits’ remote position in Middle-Earth causes them to be unnaturally respectful to one another, even without a written set of laws. Bilbo displays this well-mannerism when Gandalf, a complete stranger to him, offers to take him on an adventure. Bilbo politely refuses but still invites the wizard to “please come to tea” (Tolkien 9). Even though the little Hobbit just met Gandalf, and found him a bit odd, he treats the wizard with extreme respect for that was how he was raised, treating
