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What is the name of the town that was attacked by Smaug but where Smaug was killed?
esgaroth
Who tried to organize the men of Esgaroth to fight Smaug?
Bard the Bowman, a key figure from Esgaroth (Lake-town), tried to organize the men of Esgaroth to fight Smaug. He rallied the townsfolk after Smaug's attack, encouraging them to take a stand against the dragon threatening their homes. Bard's leadership and bravery were pivotal in the effort to confront Smaug and protect their community.
Who sends help for the people of esgaroth?
In J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," the people of Esgaroth (Lake-town) receive help from the Elvenking Thranduil and his forces. After the destruction of the town by the dragon Smaug and the subsequent events involving the treasure hoard, Thranduil sends aid to the survivors. Additionally, Bard the Bowman, a local hero who plays a crucial role in defeating Smaug, also leads efforts to support the people of Esgaroth in their time of need.
How does the Master of Laketown react when the dragon begins to destroy the town?
In Tolkien's The Hobbit, the Master of Esgaroth (Laketown) runs away when the dragon begins to destroy the town.
Why does Smaug attack Esgaroth in The Hobbit?
because he thought the men had hidden the dwarves
What is the name of the town that was attacked by Smaug but where Smaug was killed?
esgaroth
Why did Smaug go off to the lake town of esgaroth?
Bilbo had stolen a cup from Smaug's hoard and, from some unfortunate comments on Bilbo's part, deduced that the thief was a Lakeman from Esgaroth, so he went off in a great fiery rage to burn Esgaroth to the ground and eat lots of tasty Lakemen.
Why are the people of esgaroth angry with thorin?
Thorin unsettled Smaug, causing him to attack the river town of Esgaroth, angering the residents, some time before the Battle of Five Armies.
Who sends help for the people of esgaroth?
In J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," the people of Esgaroth (Lake-town) receive help from the Elvenking Thranduil and his forces. After the destruction of the town by the dragon Smaug and the subsequent events involving the treasure hoard, Thranduil sends aid to the survivors. Additionally, Bard the Bowman, a local hero who plays a crucial role in defeating Smaug, also leads efforts to support the people of Esgaroth in their time of need.
How does the Master of Laketown react when the dragon begins to destroy the town?
In Tolkien's The Hobbit, the Master of Esgaroth (Laketown) runs away when the dragon begins to destroy the town.
How does the Master further prove to be a poor leader in Chapter 14?
When it seemed apparent Smaug would destroy Esgaroth the Master was looking for a way to get to his gilded boat and save himself in the confusion. After Bard had slain the dragon the people of the town wanted to name him king and the Master was the only one who dissented and named Bard a mere fighting man who could go back and rule over a destroyed Dale. And finally, the Master turned the blame on the Dwarves so the people would forget his cowardice and keep him as Master of Esgaroth. He never thought of his people but only himself.
Why does Smaug attack Esgaroth in The Hobbit?
because he thought the men had hidden the dwarves
What is Dale in 'The Hobbit'?
Dale was a town on the southern slopes of the Lonely Mountain. It was destroyed when the dragon Smaug arrived in the region, and its inhabitants built a new town called Esgaroth which was suspended above the waters of Long Lake on pilings. After Smaug died, Bard Bowman rebuilt Dale and ruled there.
In The Hobbit why do the men of Esgaroth destroy the bridges?
To make the city harder to get to. This way, the dragon has to attack from the air and the archers can shoot him. They wanted to prevent the dragon, Smaug, from being able to attack the town from the shore. The strategy is that Smaug must attack from the air instead of from the ground, but his greatest strength is from the air, so this is counter intuitive.
Why did Smaug go off to the lake-town of Esgaroth?
Bilbo had stolen a cup from Smaug's hoard and, from some unfortunate comments on Bilbo's part, deduced that the thief was a Lakeman from Esgaroth, so he went off in a great fiery rage to burn Esgaroth to the ground and eat lots of tasty Lakemen.
In The Hobbit what is the actual name of Lake-town?
Lake-Town's actual name in The Hobbit is Esgaroth, built of wood and situated entirely in the Long Lake.Esgaroth/Lake-Town is not to be confused with the city of Dale, built between the Lake and the Lonely Mountain (Mount Erebor). Dale was destroyed by Smaug when he took over the Lonely Mountain, but was resettled after the dwarves reclaimed Erebor and Smaug was killed.
How long do they stay in esgaroth from hobbit?
In "The Hobbit," the Company of Dwarves, along with Bilbo and Gandalf, stays in Esgaroth (Lake-town) for a short period, roughly a few days. Their arrival is greeted with hospitality as they prepare for their journey to the Lonely Mountain. During this time, they gather supplies and rest before continuing on their quest to reclaim the Dwarven homeland from Smaug the dragon.
