The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is set in a fantasy world that has differences, as well as similarities, to our own world. The author has created the novel’s world, Middle Earth, not only by using imagination, but by also adding details from the modern world. Realistic elements in the book enable readers to relate to the setting they read about, but are still able to "imagine" exciting events and creatures not possible on Earth. The following are some of the differences and similarities between Earth and the make believe land of Middle Ea ....