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


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 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 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.


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.

Answer 1

Thorin believes that his quest is just and his birthright, while the Master of Lake-town believes Thorin to be a fraud.

Step-by-step explanation:

By your description in this passage, Thorin is believing that his quest is his privilege and something that is giving him every right. Master of Lake-twon is believing that Thorin's quest is fake and that he is a fraud.

This passage is from ''The Hobbit'' by J.R.R Tolkien in which they are two characters that are having two different point of views.

This book is a fantasy novel that is considered as one of the classic in the children's literature. It is published in 1937 year.

Answer 2

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.

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