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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet
What must be remembered here is that during all this time, Frodo has been resisting the Ring, and it has finally overcome his will. Thus, his will is broken, except as it agrees with the Ring.
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Ironic, but true. When Frodo was still in his own mind, he had the will to resist the Ring (somehow). He might have given in at times, especially in circumstances that trouble hovers so near him, but he was always quick to recognize his mistake. But at the Crack of Doom, he no longer tried to resist the Ring beckoning to him...it even seems to me he was more than glad to finally claim the Ring for his own. But then, he was no longer Frodo...his will has finally been mastered by the Ring. In effect, he has become a second Gollum, albeit of stronger will.
It is possible that it was the Ring's idea to have Itself "mastered" by Frodo. Because come to think of it...they were kilometers away from Sauron. The Ring was almost home! However, It was about to be destroyed. So It had to trick Frodo into being in control, made easier since Frodo's will was slowly weakening as the journey progressed. Definitely it would be easier for Sauron to get the Ring back if the Bearer is not about to destroy It. With Frodo being so much weaker compared to Sauron, the Dark Lord could get the Ring back in a snap despite Frodo's resistance. As a bonus, It could call Sauron and announce It's presence within the realm. Absolute victory for evil, no doubt!
As for the Valar's intervention, that could be delayed. Eru could make himself known again to the people of Middle Earth through their despair. Something like the way we only call on God when we're at the pits. But that's another story.
