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There indeed lay Thorin Oakenshield, wounded with many wounds, and his rent armour and notched axe were cast upon the floor. Therefore he has no claim to be simply retrieving it for the owner. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Too many . To Bilbo he said: "This treasure is as much yours as it is mine; though old agreements cannot stand, since so many have a claim in its winning and defence. That's one tall bong! said Thorin. Now these were fair words and true, if proudly and grimly spoken; and Bilbo thought that Thorin would at once admit what justice was in them. Taking property falls under the assumption of the rights of an owner, so he does appropriate the chattel. Now at journey's end, examine why the Elvenking would call Bilbo the magnificent as well as burglar. The roar of his voice was like drums and guns; and he tossed wolves and goblins from his path like straws and feathers. Being from the Baggins side is where he got his boring personality but also being from the took side he decides to be adventurousrarely choosing to take dangerous risks in which he could lose his life. Im applying English law because its the one Tolkien would have been most influenced by. It is important to note that Thranduil was the only leader of a major Elven realm that fought actively against the enemy in the Third Age who did not have a Ring of Power. So while I agree with your assessment in this one particular instance I must say that he acts the part of a thief several other times throughout. their wounded and starving people. But during the Second Age there were other kings who ruled the Silvan to compare with: Oropher his own father, and Amdir and Amroth from Lothlrien. When Bilbo was giving gifts to Frodo he gave him a shirt. People with super strength, or speed, or both are often what come to mind. The dragon was dead, and the goblins overthrown, and their hearts looked forward after winter to a spring of joy. The dwarves specifically hire Bilbo in the capacity of a thief and he does commit acts of larceny at several other points in the narrative. Asked by cody f #263209 on 9/3/2012 5:07 PM Last updated by jill d #170087 on 9/3/2012 5:32 PM Answers 1 Add Yours. Come!" Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Not all those who wander are lost., Dont adventures ever have an end? said the king. "One autumn evening some years afterwards there was a ring at the door. (16.38-9). On the other hand, Bilbo didn't trust the dwarves, nor did he want to go on the quest. This clearly shows that Bilbo's change from being ridiculed and doubted by the dwarves to being very highly respected is a dramatic one and deserves recognition. ", "I will take your gift, O Bilbo the Magnificent!" "And I name you elf-friend and blessed. No burrahobbits, but lots of these here dwarves. In the end he would only take two small chests, one filled with silver, and the other with gold, such as one strong pony could carry.