Question

How does Tolkien develop the differing viewpoints of Thorin and the Master regarding leadership in The Hobbit?

Tolkien shows Thorin to be trusting, as depicted in his forgiveness of Bilbo after the theft of the Arkenstone, while the Master is mistrusting, as seen in his immediate suspicion regarding the dwarves' arrival.

Tolkien shows the Master to be manipulative by depicting his inability to accept blame for Smaug's destruction, while Thorin is stubborn, as seen in his refusal to parlay with Bard or reconcile with the elves.

Tolkien shows the Master to be violent by depicting his bloodthirsty vengeance toward Smaug, while Thorin is levelheaded, using each dwarf's skill set to the group's advantage during their quest.

Tolkien shows Thorin to be manipulative of the dwarves, as depicted in his constant deception, while the Master is honest and trustworthy, as seen in his reaction to the burning village after Smaug's attack.

Answer 1

Tolkien shows the Master to be manipulative by depicting his inability to accept blame for Smaug's destruction, while Thorin is stubborn, as seen in his refusal to parlay with Bard or reconcile with the elves.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the best answer of the choices given. The Master flees instead of helping Lake Town when Smaug destroys it, but then comes back and convinces the town that he should still be the ruler and that they should not be angry at him. The other answers have incorrect elements. In the first possible answer, forgiveness is not the same thing as trust, so the answer is not logical. The second possible answer is the correct one because it is accurate to what happens in the novel. The third answer is not correct because Thorin is not always levelheaded, as we see in his response to Bilbo having the Arkenstone. The fourth answer is not correct because Thorin does not show "constant deception" in the novel.

Answer 2

Tolkien shows Thorin to be trusting, as depicted in his forgiveness of Bilbo after the theft of the Arkenstone, while the Master is mistrusting, as seen in his immediate suspicion regarding the dwarves' arrival.

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