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mark12_30 · 10-23-2003, 04:49 AM

Tolkien himself said that Gollum nearly repented in the pass at Cirith Ungol--the old withered hobbit whispering "Nothing, nothing, nice Massster"-- but for dear, lovable Sam's overzealous loyalty, and then the moment was gone. <P>So Frodo was not wrong. Gollum was redeemable. Even Tolkien was saddened by Sam's clumsiness at Cirith Ungol, although he admitted it was necessary to the tale. See Letters.<P>I think of all the characters in LOTR, Gandalf's (and hence Frodo's) outlook on mercy and pity most matched Tolkien's. Again, see Letters.

10-23-2003, 04:49 AM	#25
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Tolkien himself said that Gollum nearly repented in the pass at Cirith Ungol--the old withered hobbit whispering "Nothing, nothing, nice Massster"-- but for dear, lovable Sam's overzealous loyalty, and then the moment was gone. <P>So Frodo was not wrong. Gollum was redeemable. Even Tolkien was saddened by Sam's clumsiness at Cirith Ungol, although he admitted it was necessary to the tale. See Letters.<P>I think of all the characters in LOTR, Gandalf's (and hence Frodo's) outlook on mercy and pity most matched Tolkien's. Again, see Letters. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.