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Diamond18 · 10-10-2002, 12:16 PM

I think Frodo saw and understood more of Gollum than Sam did. Frodo saw Gollum's bad side, but he had pity because he himself was developing that bad side due to the Ring. He also understood more than Sam how much they needed Gollum's guidance.

This isn't to say I think that Sam didn't understand Gollum at all. He just didn't have the pity for or connection with Gollum that Frodo did.

10-10-2002, 12:16 PM	#9
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	I think Frodo saw and understood more of Gollum than Sam did. Frodo saw Gollum's bad side, but he had pity because he himself was developing that bad side due to the Ring. He also understood more than Sam how much they needed Gollum's guidance. This isn't to say I think that Sam didn't understand Gollum at all. He just didn't have the pity for or connection with Gollum that Frodo did. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.