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Smaug: The Golden Dragon

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Smaug is a vast red-golden dragon with fiery breath. He has sharp claws and strong jaws. His belly was crusted with gold and jewelry. His flames can scorch a city and his huge wings can carry him great distances. “My armor is like tenfold shields, my teeth are swords, my claws spears, the shock of my tail is a thunderbolt, my wings a hurricane, and my breath death” (page 245) Smaug is evil, cruel and violent. He doesn’t care about anyone. He only wants power and wealth and nothing more. Greediness and intelligence are part of his personality too. His sense of smell is so sharp allowing him to know who is talking to him from far away. “There was a most specially greedy, strong and wicked worm called Smaug.” (page 27) Smaug is the antagonist

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