Why did Bilbo hide the Arkenstone?

Bilbo felt that stealing the Arkenstone made him a true burglar. He felt that keeping it was justified as it was promised that he could pick and choose his own share of the treasure. He hid the stone because he knew he was doing something wrong and Thorin also wanted the stone.

Why does Thorin want the Arkenstone?

Thorin wants the Arkenstone because it’s the thing that united and unites the dwarves. Whoever controls the Arkenstone is considered the rightful king of all of the dwarves (7 families). Thorin wants to obtain the Arkenstone as with it he can unite all the dwarves of Middle Earth to help him fight against Smaug.

Who ended up with the Arkenstone?

As in the book, the Arkenstone is given by Bilbo (who, it is revealed, recovered it during his escape from Smaug) to Thranduil and Bard, in order to try to force Thorin to yield a share of the treasure. In the extended edition of the film, it was placed upon Thorin’s chest following his death.

Why does Bilbo call the Arkenstone the heart of Thorin?

Bilbo gives the Arkenstone of Thrain, ‘the Heart of the Mountain’, to Bard to aid him in his bargaining with Thorin. Bilbo recognizes the importance of the jewel, telling Bard that “it is also the heart of Thorin. He values it above a river of gold” (244).

Does Bilbo kill Smaug?

However, a thrush speaks to Bard, showing him the weak spot in the dragon’s armour in the hollow under Smaug’s left breast, which Bilbo had discovered in his conversation with Smaug. He fires his favourite shaft, the family heirloom “Black Arrow”, and kills Smaug, who falls onto Lake-town, destroying it.

What does Bilbo call himself to Smaug?

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Does Bilbo call himself a riddle maker?

There is a riddle-like quality to this answer. Bilbo identifies himself as such: “I am the clue-finder, the web-cutter, the stinging fly. I was chosen for the lucky number.”

What does smaug symbolize in The Hobbit?

Smaug very clearly and explicitly represents greed; it is stated in Thorin’s exposition early in the story that all dragons hoard wealth, particularly gold and jewels.