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in the battle of five armies in the hobbit are all the races that fought on the good side for good and are there races on the good side that did bad deeds
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In "The Hobbit," particularly during the Battle of the Five Armies, the factions that fought on the "good" side include:
1. **Dwarves**: Led by Thorin Oakenshield, the dwarves came to reclaim their homeland from Smaug and later to defend it from various other forces.
2. **Elves**: The Woodland Elves, led by Thranduil, joined the fight primarily after recognizing the threat posed by the goblins and wargs.
3. **Men**: The Men of Lake-town (Esgaroth), led by Bard the Bowman, allied with the dwarves and elves to defend against the goblin and warg forces.
4. **Eagles**: Although not a race in the traditional sense, the Great Eagles also joined the battle to aid the free peoples of Middle-earth.
While these groups are generally seen as the "good" side in the conflict, some members within these groups did not always act heroically or honorably. For example:
- **Dwarves**: Thorin becomes increasingly obsessed with the treasure of the Lonely Mountain and shows a willingness to fight against his would-be allies, particularly Bard and Thranduil, over the disputed hoard. This greed leads to tension and conflict among the allied forces.
- **Elves**: Some elves, led by Thranduil, initially come with their own agendas, particularly regarding the treasure. Their involvement is motivated in part by their desire for the gems that they believe rightfully belong to them.
- **Men**: The people of Lake-town had their own troubles, including corruption and greed, which compounded their desire for wealth from the reclaimed treasure.
Thus, while the factions generally represent the "good" side fighting against a common enemy, individual leaders and characters within those groups occasionally act out of greed, selfishness, or ulterior motives, complicating the moral landscape of the story.
1. **Dwarves**: Led by Thorin Oakenshield, the dwarves came to reclaim their homeland from Smaug and later to defend it from various other forces.
2. **Elves**: The Woodland Elves, led by Thranduil, joined the fight primarily after recognizing the threat posed by the goblins and wargs.
3. **Men**: The Men of Lake-town (Esgaroth), led by Bard the Bowman, allied with the dwarves and elves to defend against the goblin and warg forces.
4. **Eagles**: Although not a race in the traditional sense, the Great Eagles also joined the battle to aid the free peoples of Middle-earth.
While these groups are generally seen as the "good" side in the conflict, some members within these groups did not always act heroically or honorably. For example:
- **Dwarves**: Thorin becomes increasingly obsessed with the treasure of the Lonely Mountain and shows a willingness to fight against his would-be allies, particularly Bard and Thranduil, over the disputed hoard. This greed leads to tension and conflict among the allied forces.
- **Elves**: Some elves, led by Thranduil, initially come with their own agendas, particularly regarding the treasure. Their involvement is motivated in part by their desire for the gems that they believe rightfully belong to them.
- **Men**: The people of Lake-town had their own troubles, including corruption and greed, which compounded their desire for wealth from the reclaimed treasure.
Thus, while the factions generally represent the "good" side fighting against a common enemy, individual leaders and characters within those groups occasionally act out of greed, selfishness, or ulterior motives, complicating the moral landscape of the story.