Which best describes how Thorin is portrayed in this passage?

"I will not parley, as I have said, with armed men at my gate. Nor at all with the people of Elvenking, whom I remember with small kindness. In this debate they have no place. Begone now ere our arrows fly!"

forgiving


stubborn


selfless


reasonable

Respuesta :

Stubborn!
He does not want to have a discussion with the enemy and does not care what they say. His judgement will not differ throughout any discussion.

In the Hobbit, after the death of Smaug, Bard starts demanding some part of Thorin's treasure in return for his killing of Smaug. However, Thorin himself is amidst difficult situation. He has to defend his kingdom. Thorin's talk shows his courage and stubbornness. the correct answer is the second option.