Is Smaug inherently evil?

Smaug is a dragon whose evil, like Gollum’s, is indicated by his isolation. The complete destruction of the town and the displacement of men, women, and children is depicted as characteristic of Smaug’s irrationality and evil. There is nothing sympathetic about Smaug, and Bard’s slaying of him is a relief to all.

Could Gandalf have killed Smaug?

He saw Dwarves, Elves, Eagles and Orcs, and his adventure was crucial to Middle-earth’s history. The Dwarves in his party successfully retook Erebor, and that meant that the dragon Smaug had been dispelled from his gold-filled abode. Gandalf absolutely could have killed Smaug in a one-on-one fight.

What is the relationship between Smaug and Sauron?

There is no direct link between Smaug and Sauron, but there is an indirect connection. Back in the First Age, Sauron was Morgoth’s chief lieutenant. In this same period Morgoth bred the dragons, with the mighty Glaurung being the first.

Is Smaug good or bad?

He indulges in his own simple acts of evil, rather than serving as a pawn in the grand schemes of far more malevolent beings in Arda. So no, Smaug was never good, and was never corrupted by the treasure of Erebor. He and his kind were agents of corruption themselves.

How was Smaug eventually killed Describe in brief?

The townsmen’s arrows and spears proved useless against the dragon’s armoured body. The thrush told Bard the Bowman of Smaug’s one weak spot, a bare patch on the dragon’s belly. With his last arrow, Bard killed Smaug by shooting into this place.

Why did Gandalf want to destroy Smaug?

It also gives an account of Gandalf’s meeting with Thorin. Gandalf wanted Smaug destroyed in preparation for a full-fledged war against Sauron, in order for the Dwarves in the Iron Hillsnot to have to fight on two fronts.

Why did Gandalf agree to help Thorin and his dwarves?

Thorin also was concerned about Smaug, but had the different motive of revenge and the reclaiming of the Dwarves’ treasure in the Lonely Mountain. Gandalf agreed to help Thorin. Gandalf thought Bilbo, an unlikely choice, to be a suitable companion to Thorin and his Dwarves for a number of reasons.

Why didn’t Bilbo go with Thorin on his expedition to Smaug?

Another reason was that Smaug would not recognize the scent of a Hobbit, advantageous to a stealthy operation and likely to distract the dragon’s attention. Thorin also did not think highly of Hobbits, and putting Bilbo in the expedition might prevent the proud Thorin from rash actions—such as openly challenging Smaug.

Why did Gandalf think Bilbo would be a good companion?

Gandalf thought Bilbo, an unlikely choice, to be a suitable companion to Thorin and his Dwarves for a number of reasons. First, he had observed that Bilbo took more of an interest in the world at large than was usual for Hobbits, and was thus more likely to be adventurous.