The Lord of the Rings · Character
Hob Hayward
Also known as old Hob
- Minor
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 18
Hob Hayward is a minor character in The Lord of the Rings (Book 3).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- elderly
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 18
- Books
- 1
Hob Hayward is an elderly hobbit who serves as a guard at the gate of the Brandywine Bridge, wearing the uniform of the Chief’s gate-keepers. He is a brief, grounded presence in the account of the Shire, with no further personal history given.
Description
Hob Hayward is an elderly male hobbit, but the text does not specify his height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, or facial features. He wears the uniform of the Chief’s gate-keepers while guarding the Brandywine Bridge. His age and official clothing are the only concrete visual details provided.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Meriadoc Brandybuckacquaintance
Merry recognizes Hob, a former gatekeeper, and invokes their familiarity while demanding entry to the Shire.
Story so far
BOOK 3The Return of the King
Appearances
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