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Why does Bilbo give up the arkenstone in chapter 16 of the hobbit?
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∙ 8y ago
Bilbo never intended to keep the Arkenstone. He only took it because he saw the feverish greed that overtook the Dwarves when the saw their long lost treasure. Knowing how badly Thorin coveted the Arkenstone, Bilbo kept it and later used it to bargain for his share of the treasure (which he intended to share with Bard and Thranduil).
What it revealed was that deep at heart, Bilbo was a good person and only wanted to do what was right. It was why Gandalf was drawn to him in the first place.
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∙ 8y agoBilbo gave the stone to Bard. He knew it would give Bard the upper hand in negotiations, and he felt this was the right thing to do.
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∙ 8y agoHe is hoping to settle things an avoid battle. He thought that Thorin would negotiate in order to get the stone back.
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Why did Bilbo take the Arkenstone in The Hobbit?
He is hoping that the desire for the Arkenstone would force Thorin to negotiate with the Men and Elves instead of fighting with them.Bilbo believes that if the men and elves have the Arkenstone, which Thorin values even more than gold, they may be able to convince the dwarves to bargain with them. If an agreement can be reached, it will spare a good deal of bloodshed.Also, Bilbo is getting quite tired of being trapped in the mountain, and wants to be somewhere with green grass underfoot and better meals.
How does Bilbo defend himself from Thorin's accusation that he stole the Arkenstone?
Well, as he justifies it to himself, he was entitled to a one fourteenth share of the treasure and which fourteenth was not specified. Though he was pretty sure that the Arkenstone would not be a part that he would get.
Who does Smaug tell Bilbo not to trust?
Smaug tells Bilbo not to trust dwarves:In return for the excellent meal [of the Company's ponies] I will give you one piece of advice for your good: don't have more to do with dwarves than you can help!Smaug-The Hobbit: "Inside Information"
What are Bilbo's feelings as he and his friends set off for Lonely mountain?
Gandalf's presence with the group camped around the dwarven stronghold delighted Bilbo.gandalf
In 'The Hobbit' how is Bilbo different from other hobbits?
Gollum was first known as smeagul but once he found the ring and killed his brother he was then known as Gollum (he got this name when the ring took controlled of him and he started making the chocking noise sounding like the word Gollum). He had the one ring for hundreds of years giving him unnatural long life. He became fixed on the ring and would kill anyone who would take it like he tried to do to Bilbo once he noticed he had lost it. Gollum would not give the ring up easily and tried to take it from Frodo in The Lord Of The Rings. Bilbo had it for much shorter time, so part of his own mind was still in control and was not as obbsessed with the ring as Gollum, and was able to find the will to give it up and pass it on to his adopted heir, Frodo Baggins.
In the Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien what did Bilbo secretly give to Bard to help him with his talks to Thorin?
Bilbo snuck out of the Dwarves camp and delivered the Arkenstone to Bard.
Why did Gandalf encourage the adventurers to hurry on their way in the hobbit?
Bilbo had put on his ring, so he was invisible. Gollum couldn't find him.
How does Thorin deal with bard and the elvenking in the hobbit?
Bard keeps the arkenstone and will give it back to Thorin later if he can receive part of the share
In 'The Hobbit' what gifts does Dain give?
Treasure from Lonely Mountain (gold and silver for Bilbo).
Why did Bilbo take the Arkenstone in The Hobbit?
He is hoping that the desire for the Arkenstone would force Thorin to negotiate with the Men and Elves instead of fighting with them.Bilbo believes that if the men and elves have the Arkenstone, which Thorin values even more than gold, they may be able to convince the dwarves to bargain with them. If an agreement can be reached, it will spare a good deal of bloodshed.Also, Bilbo is getting quite tired of being trapped in the mountain, and wants to be somewhere with green grass underfoot and better meals.
How does Bilbo defend himself from Thorin's accusation that he stole the Arkenstone?
Well, as he justifies it to himself, he was entitled to a one fourteenth share of the treasure and which fourteenth was not specified. Though he was pretty sure that the Arkenstone would not be a part that he would get.
Where is foreshadowing in the hobbit?
I don't think that i can give you five but i can definitely give you one or two Pg. 257 "The clouds gather" (Refers to the battle that is coming in the next chapter "The clouds burst") Pg. 189 "Bilbo had come far and through many adventures to see it, and now he did not like the look of it in the least."
What gifts does Dain give?
The Orchrist and the Arkenstone
Who does Smaug tell Bilbo not to trust?
Smaug tells Bilbo not to trust dwarves:In return for the excellent meal [of the Company's ponies] I will give you one piece of advice for your good: don't have more to do with dwarves than you can help!Smaug-The Hobbit: "Inside Information"
Do the dwarves get to keep the gold in The Hobbit?
Read the book to find out. But to give you a hint Bilbo comes home with a small chest of gold. I don't the correct amount but thats close enough.
What reasons did Gandalf give for leaving the adventurers at Beorn's cabin in chapter 7 in the book The Hobbit?
He was following bear tracks. One in particular led west, he followed them as far as he could.
How long does Bilbo stay at the last Homely House in the book the Hobbit?
It does not give a precise length of time on their way out, but looks like 17 days based on the conversations. They left on Midsummer's Day. On the way back home with Gandalf he spends a week there.
