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[[Tolkien fandom|Fans]] have suggested that the purse was perhaps not made by trolls, but that it was stolen and, because of it ability to speak (like the sword [[Gurthang]]), of [[Dwarves|dwarvish]] or [[Elves|elvish]] origin.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotrplaza.com/archives/index.php?Archive=archive&TID=141437|articlename=Talking Wallet?|dated=|website=Plaza|accessed=9 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.minastirith.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=000199|articlename=The talking purse|dated=|website=[http://www.minastirith.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi Minas Tirith Forums]|accessed=9 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://newboards.theonering.net/forum/gforum/perl/gforum.cgi?post=580638|articlename=The talking purse - anything in the mythology to explain what it is?|dated=|website=[http://newboards.theonering.net/forum/ The One Ring Forums]|accessed=9 March 2013}}</ref> | [[Tolkien fandom|Fans]] have suggested that the purse was perhaps not made by trolls, but that it was stolen and, because of it ability to speak (like the sword [[Gurthang]]), of [[Dwarves|dwarvish]] or [[Elves|elvish]] origin.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotrplaza.com/archives/index.php?Archive=archive&TID=141437|articlename=Talking Wallet?|dated=|website=Plaza|accessed=9 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.minastirith.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=000199|articlename=The talking purse|dated=|website=[http://www.minastirith.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi Minas Tirith Forums]|accessed=9 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://newboards.theonering.net/forum/gforum/perl/gforum.cgi?post=580638|articlename=The talking purse - anything in the mythology to explain what it is?|dated=|website=[http://newboards.theonering.net/forum/ The One Ring Forums]|accessed=9 March 2013}}</ref> | ||
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'''2003: [[The Hobbit (2003 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (2003 video game)]]:''' | |||
:Not only does the purse (called "wallet" in the game) talk, but it has eyes that open up when Bilbo touches it.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51lM0zfNg70|articlename=The Hobbit Game - Part 3 "Roast Mutton" (time 14:10)|dated=14 February 2013|website=YT|accessed=18 July 2016}}</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 15:18, 20 July 2016
| This article describes a concept which is mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien's works, but was never given a definite name. |
The talking purse was the purse of the troll William. When Bilbo Baggins tried to pick the purse from William's pocket, the purse suddenly squeaked "Ere, 'oo are you?". William was thus warned of the pickpocketing and captured Bilbo.[1]
The size of the purse was huge: it is told to have been "as big as a bag to Bilbo". Apparently "Trolls' purses" were known for their mischief.[1]
Background
Fans have suggested that the purse was perhaps not made by trolls, but that it was stolen and, because of it ability to speak (like the sword Gurthang), of dwarvish or elvish origin.[2][3][4]
Portrayal in adaptations
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2003: The Hobbit (2003 video game):
- Not only does the purse (called "wallet" in the game) talk, but it has eyes that open up when Bilbo touches it.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Roast Mutton"
- ↑ "Talking Wallet?", The Lord of the Rings Fanatics Plaza: Forum (accessed 9 March 2013)
- ↑ "The talking purse", Minas Tirith Forums (accessed 9 March 2013)
- ↑ "The talking purse - anything in the mythology to explain what it is?", The One Ring Forums (accessed 9 March 2013)
- ↑ "The Hobbit Game - Part 3 "Roast Mutton" (time 14:10)" dated 14 February 2013, YouTube (accessed 18 July 2016)
