... reclaim their treasure from Smaug. Thorin is a proud, determined, and sturdy warrior, if a bit stubborn at times. As the novel progresses, I found that his inability to devise successful plans, his greed, and his reliance on Bilbo to save him at every turn make Thorin a somewhat unappealing figure, but he is converted through his regret before he dies. Thorin is the character ... , Nori, Bifur, Bofur, and Bombur, all dwarves, none of whom is really developed as an individual character in the novel. The narrator describes dwarves unfavorably in Chapter 12, noting their greed and trickery....

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