Thorin at last regrets his greed, and he recognizes the value of a race like the hobbits (and particularly of Bilbo), which he had scorned at the beginning of the book. “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world,” Thorin says.
Bilbo is taken inside the tent to the bedside of Thorin Oakenshield – who lays wounded and dying. Thorin apologizes to Bilbo, saying that the world would be a better place if only more folks were like him. He asks for Bilbo's forgiveness. He bids farewell, and dies.
Thorin's opinion of the Hobbit completely changed when Bilbo saved his life from Azog the Defiler. When he first awoke, Thorin immediately asked of Bilbo's fate, and feigned anger towards the hobbit for nearly getting himself killed.
I go now to the halls of waiting to sit beside my fathers, until the world is renewed. Since I leave now all gold and silver, and go where it is of little worth, I wish to part in friendship from you, and I would take back my words and deeds at the Gate. Thorin apologizes to Bilbo for their prior quarrels.
If more people valued home, above gold, this world would be a merrier place... If people valued food above gold,the world would be a merrier place. Loyalty, honor, and a willing heart. I can ask no more than that.
Thorin is portrayed by Richard Armitage and Bilbo is portrayed by Martin Freeman. Fans have called them "Thilbo," but it is not canon; however this relationship is platonic in this series. An entire page was dedicated to their relationship in The Battle of the Five Armies movie guide.
As he lies on his deathbed, Thorin reveals his admiration for Bilbo. The two had previously been at odds, but now, when all else falls away, readers see the fairness in Thorin's heart. The moment adds complexity to Thorin, showing that even though he often appears haughty and stubborn, he harbors a measure of warmth.
He had trust issues, especially when it came to the elves, which had stemmed from Thranduil abandoning the towards rather than helping them with Smaug attacked, and he had the gold sickness, but there were times he was willing to take a risk.
Bilbo regrets giving himself the nickname "Barrel-Rider." The nickname gives Smaug a clue that Bilbo and company had help from the people of Lake Town, and Smaug flies off that way at the end of the chapter.
Thorin at first was scared to death when Bilbo risked his protection for Thorin's own and hugged Bilbo and now accepted him as a friend, as well as his courage and bravery.
Why did Thorin go crazy? Thorin fell victim to the sickness of greed. Dwarves are known for being greedy and proud, and when he realized the treasure of Erebor was his, including the Arkenstone, he became ill with Dragon Sickness. He began to value his wealth more than his friends, family, and own safety.
Their deaths and Thorin's did not end Durin's line, although did end the branch which had Thror, Thrain, and Thorin Oakenshield. Thorin's cousin, Dain Ironfoot, became King after Thorin's death. Dain's son, Thorin Stonehelm, became King after Dain died in the Battle of Dale. The line continued on after that.
Thorin and Dwalin have been best friends since the day they were born and have grown up as close as brothers. They practically were raised together and nearly inseparable. Dwalin had followed Thorin for most of his life, from the time Erebor fell to the battle on Ravenhill.
Once Thorin gets his hands on Smaug's treasure, he becomes irrationally greedy and obsessed with wealth, to the extent that he would rather wage a violent war than give the men from Lake Town their fair share of the treasure.
At first, they thought he was a weak, silly bumbling fool. In the end, they admired him. In The Hobbit we see their initial assessment of Bilbo, and they don't think much of him.
Bilbo detested his cousins, Otho and Lobellia Sackville-Baggins. Otho was Bilbo's original heir, and he and his wife kept it as no secret that they were anxious for Bilbo to pass on so that they could inherit Bag End.
Tauriel truly threw a wrench in Legolas' life when he fell in love with her. She was brave, fierce, and a protective leader of the guard. He was meant to be the dutiful son of King Thranduil, but in loving her, he became a stubborn, masterful archer instead. He loved exploration and adventure over his duties.
Thorin became the dwarf king at a very young age after the battle. However, Thorin never married nor had any children. The young dwarf king led his people out of Dunland and they finally re-established their home in the Blue Mountains. His younger sister, Dis, later gave birth to two children, Fíli and Kíli.
Some people call him "halfling", which was very insulting. The dwarves called him either Mr. Baggins or Master Baggins. Thorin was the only one who called Bilbo, Master Burglar because of his profession.
When Gandalf comes to Bilbo's defense, Thorin accuses them both of betraying him. He tells Gandalf to come and get Bilbo or he will throw him down. The other dwarves are sad to see Bilbo go, but Thorin is just angry.
They are suspicious of him, of course, but they relax when Bilbo reveals his secret weapon: the Arkenstone. He gives it freely to Bard to be used as a bargaining chip against Thorin. Bard and the Elvenking are amazed that the hobbit would risk inciting the anger of the dwarves in order to prevent a war.
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” Thorin speaks these words in Chapter 18 , just before he dies, asking Bilbo's forgiveness for his harsh words to him before the Battle of the Five Armies.
