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Originally Posted by HerenIstarion
I wish there were an entry for 'no one'
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Originally Posted by Fordim
Again, I will point out that one of the choices is Frodo who, as I recall, did finally succumb to the Ring...
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I stand by what I've said. This is 'what if' kind of poll, ain't it?
Suffering from hardships of the lone wandering, captivity, hunger and Shelob's venom, Frodo managed to carry the Ring to the very end. Guided by a ranger, morally and bodily supported by his companions, not gnawed by doubt and hesitation, inspired by Gandalf with Narya (
and probably having healthy diet of lembas in abundant quantities 
), Frodo would be less prone to 'succumbing'.
I know the counter arguments. I believe he would have given in anyway, but in 'what if' kind of poll, possibility of 'no one' should have been accounted for
Besides, it is not correct to place them all in line an ask away - it is Frodo who stands direct attack of temptation, other get aftereffects, no more. Fair way would be to imagine each of them in turn being appointed Ring-Bearer and than speculate. What if Gimli was appointed by the Council to carry it? What if Legolas was appointed... etc