What does Bilbo's description of Gandalf reveal about Bilbo? Responses As a child, Bilbo was afraid of Gandalf. As a child, Bilbo was afraid of Gandalf. It shows the two sides of Bilbo's personality. It shows the two sides of Bilbo's personality. Bilbo has no interest in seeing Gandalf again. Bilbo has no interest in seeing Gandalf again. Bilbo values comfort over adventure.