The elves wear gold armor and are recognizable by their pointed ears, slender faces and long hair. ... The opening scene involves the dragon Smaug attacking Lake Town and its defenseless town people. ... His teeth are long and sharp and stand out compared to his black scales, which also make his glowing red eyes more intimidating. ... When our hero hits Smaug with the arrow and the fire in his eyes are extinguished, the camera cuts to the dwarves and Bilbo who are heard cheering in celebration showing the audience that good has overcome the initial conflict in the movie. ... The characters als...

• Word Count: 1525
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It appears to me that Thorin's main purpose for leading the journey was for revenge on Smaug. When Smaug drove all of the dwarves out of the mountain and their community, I think Thorin knew he would be the King Under The Mountain again because he felt he had to live up to his father's name and leadership. ... I also think he was trying to honor his ancestors by taking charge of his fellow dwarves and wearing the ancient armor that was left in the mountain for the dwarf troops. 2. ... On his head was a crown of berries and red leaves, for autumn was come again. ... In his hand...

• Word Count: 912
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Despite his Took blood, Bilbo is content to stay at home. ... Soon, the dragon Smaug came and killed or scattered all of Thror's people. ... Thorin and the rest of the dwarves are out to reclaim their rightful inheritance, even though they are unsure of what they will do with Smaug when they find him. ... After looking at the map and discussing the adventure, the hobbit makes up beds for all his guests and then spends his night in troubled dreams. ... He demands to know what the travelers are doing in his mountain. ...

• Word Count: 5600
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: High School

There he lived with his mother and father until 1895, when he and his mother moved to England. ... Here Tolkien spent countless hours playing with his cousins. ... In 1915, however Tolkien changed his major to English. ... Their goal was to recover the treasure that was stolen long ago by a dragon named, Smaug the Great. ... He maneuvered down the sides of the caves feeling his way. ...

• Word Count: 2919
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In the Lonely Mountains, the evil dragon Smaug is keeping the treasure. Bard eventually kills the dragon after his town is burnt to the ground. ... I rather like the way Tolkien describes his characters. ... Bilbo then exchanges his riddle. ... He has created the tales world, Middle Earth, not only by using his imag...

• Word Count: 4002
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School