Which theme does this passage from The Hobbit develop? Thieves! Fire! Murder! Such a thing had not happened since first he came to the Mountain! His rage passes description – the sort of rage that is only seen when rich folk that have more than they can enjoy suddenly lose something that they have long had but have never before used or wanted.

1.Mercy is sometimes necessary and can lead to good things.

2.Good always overcomes evil.

3.Greed is a powerful force that can lead to one’s downfall.

4.Seemingly ordinary individuals can do extraordinary things.