The Hobbit
How are they viewed by the dwarves? What is their function at this juncture of the work? What do they communicate?
Ravens occupy a rather interesting position.
Ravens occupy a rather interesting position.
The dwarves view the ravens as friends, but they were mostly known to bring news of deaths. In this case, the ravens are an intricate and necessary part of communicating the news of what was going on around them.
The Hobbit