Which detail from the hobbit develops the theme of blind greed in the story? how? a. the master hopes that the dwarves will bring much treasure back to his city. this shows that blind greed can be useful when supporting a good cause b. because bilbo is not greedy by nature, he immediately tells gandalf about the ring. this develops the theme that blind greed does not pay. c. the dwarves are so worried that the elves will steal their treasure that they lie to the elves about their journey through mirkwood. this develops the theme that blind greed will hurt you. d. smaug is not willing to part with a single piece of treasure he stole from the dwarves. this reveals that dragons are the greediest creatures in middle-earth.