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How does Tolkien describe the dwarves?
In the appendix on “Durin’s Folk” in The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien describes dwarves: Dwarves were long-lived, with a lifespan of some 250 years. They breed slowly, for no more than a third of them are female, and not all marry.
Why did the dwarves take so much treasure?
Originally Answered: How did the dwarves come upon to hoard such immense amount of treasure under the Lonely Mountain? At least three factors combined to produce the staggering amount of wealth accumulated over the centuries by Thorin’s ancestors at the Lonely Mountain of Erebor: mining, trading and magic.
How does Tolkien create suspense in his description of the Dragon?
How does Tolkien create suspense in his description of the dragon? He describes the dragon with vivid imagery, making the dragon seem intimidating, and making the reader wonder what will happen next.
What characteristics did the treasure bring out in the dwarves?
Basically, when the dwarves finally reclaim the treasure, they, and particularly Thorin, were overcome with treasure lust, making them much more fiercely protective and greedy.
How did the dwarves get their treasure?
They do not make their treasures, they just steal them. When Thorin and the dwarves seek their treasure, it is because they want their birthright back. The difficult part comes later, after Thorin and Company actually find the gold. Once they find it, Bilbo fears that they lose their reason.
Why aren’t the dwarves in possession of their treasure How does this make them feel?
Ans- Rusty the dwarves aren’t in possession of their treasure as their caves have been plundered by Samug , the dragon . This makes them feel sad but hopeful . The song sung by them in indicative that they want to fight back , defeat the dragon and get their Lost treasure back.
Why do all of the dwarves fear telling the elvenking about their treasure?
Why do all of the dwarves fear telling the Elvenking about their treasure? They feared the wood elves would claim part of it. Follow two elves who plan to meet and drink in the cellar. When they get too drunk and pass out, Bilbo will steal their keys and use them to free the dwarves.