Asap which detail from the text best support the theme that greed can be destructive? how? thorin comes to the aid of his friends, the elves, and men. this shows that he has given up his greed. thorin refuses to share any treasure with the men, who are his friends, which reveals that greed can harm your relationships. bilbo gives the arkenstone to bard. this reveals that bilbo's greed for treasure outweighs his ties with friends. the eagles come to the aid of the men, dwarves, and elves. this shows that the eagles are trying to get in on the treasure, as well.