“His rage passes description – the sort of rage that is only seen when rich folk that have more than they can enjoy suddenly lose something that they have long had but have never before used or wanted” (195-196).
I am not “rich folk,” but when I clean out my closet and come across a forgotten or unknown object, I suddenly have a hard time throwing it out. I didn’t need it before, and never used it, but I can’t just throw it away. What if I need it in a few weeks? If I can be convinced that I need whatever junk I come across, the dragon’s greed must have been fierce. Tolkien recognized that this is a problem. 
People become too attached to things in today’s world. We like our toys and always want to have the new thing, but we also hate to get rid of stuff, because what if that trend comes back or we end up needing it one day? Tolkien was a very insightful Christian, and I think he was emphasizing the point that Christ makes: don’t worry about the worldly items and titles, worry about the way you treat others and the good you do in the world. Those are the things that will stick with you forever. Instead of hording all your unused items, donate them to an organization that could use them to help the less fortunate. -M
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