What effect does the possibility of going on the adventure have on Bilbo’s character at the beginning of The Hobbit? It makes Bilbo reluctant to go on the adventure for fear of leaving everything he knows behind. It creates a sense of curiosity and excitement for Bilbo about the adventures he will experience. It makes Bilbo fearful and anxious about what might happen to him on the adventure. It creates tension for Bilbo because he would be stepping out of his comfort zone.