summerdm7
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The Hobbit
How would you write the following lines in a simpler way,how would you paraphrase it and explain what it means?

"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?"

Respuesta :

A certain person ("he") has become the role model of society and greatly contributes tho the well being of the people. But the character speaking ("I") is baffled and and in awe on why he is receiving such blame. The character is trying to get society to question their thoughts and to reconsider their beliefs.
This means that whoever is saying this feels he was misunderstood. Even though another person has received great respect, the narrator ponders why he is worse off than that person. He want those who judged him to reconsider their judgement.