Question

Q- Why does Bilbo keep the Arkenstone? How does he justify his decision to withhold its discovery from Thorin? Do you agree that Bilbo has a right to the stone? What does the fact that Bilbo is willing to give up gold and jewels to have it suggest about the worth of the Arkenstone?

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Explanation:

• 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
• Bilbo originally takes the Arkenstone because it is beautiful, and he decides that it will be his share of the treasure.
• He justifies this by saying the dwarves did say he could pick and choose his share of the treasure.
• Bilbo gives the Elvenking two things, both for very different reasons. ... Bilbo has realized by this time that Thorin will not be dissuaded from reneging on his promise to aid the people of Laketown; hence, in order to avoid bloodshed, he lends Bard and the Elvenking the Arkenstone in order to reach a peacable agreement.