The Hobbit

Based on the following text; what does the way the Master speaks, tell the readers about him? In other words, what sort of character is he? Be sure to justify your answer.

Based on the following text; what does the way the Master speaks, tell the readers about him? In other words, what sort of character is he? Be sure to justify your answer.

"He has tonight earned an eminent place in the roll of the benefactor of our town; and he is worthy of many imperishable songs...But why, O People... why do I get all your blame? For what fault am i to be deposed? Who aroused the dragon from his slumber, I might ask? Who obstained of us rich gifts and ample help, and led us to believe that old songs could come true? What sort of gold have they sent down the river to reward us? Dragon-fire and ruin! From whom should we claim the recompense of our damage, and aid for our widows and orphans?"

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The Master of Laketown is praising Bard the Bowman and trying to align himself with the Bard. The Master of Laketown really only cares about himself and his wealth. He is trying to avoid any blame for the ruin that war and Smaug has brought upon them.