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In Chapter 3, we see how Tolkien presents the elves. In my opinion Tolkien does a good job presenting the elves as good people. I can assure this because of the fact that the elves still welcomed Ganfalf, Bilbo and the dwarves inside their house ( The last homely house). Of course they don't have a problem with Ganfalf and bilbo, but its not exactly the same with the dwarves. Tolkien states that the dwarves and the elves are not the best of friends. This is because the elves hate how the dwarves have a strong passion for gold. This means that the elves just kind of put this aside for a while and still welcomed the dwarves. A good person to me is someone who is always there for you. When times are rough and when times are good. A good person

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