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Comparing Thorin And Bilbo In John Steinbeck's Things Fall Apart

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The next morning, Bard comes back with two people to convince Thorin to agree to a peace agreement. When Thorin refuses again, Bard reveals that he has the treasure that Thorin loves the most, the Arkenstone. Bilbo is turned upon by Thorin, as he tells him that he was the one to give Bard the stone. Yet, before he attacks Bilbo, one of the people who accompanied Bard reveals that he is no other than Gandalf himself! He commands Bilbo to speak, against Thorin’s wishes, and Bilbo tells him that he only took the stone as part of his contract as a burglar. Thorin has to agree to the contract’s terms, and tells Bilbo that he will give him part of his share for the Arkenstone in return. Everyone accepts the deal, but Thorin is really hoping that

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