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I think that the hobbits are intuitive, but in a very basic way. Like what Evenstar1 said, about how little kids seem to pick on emotions easily. The hobbits' characters are all very innocent, giving them a very child-like personality overall; I think that's really what Tolkien was going for to establish to core of the story: the main characters, and thus the ones that most influence the various outcomes of the War, seeming the most innocent and unknowing about the peril they are facing, but still they have that intuitiveness that helps them face that peril. As in regard to elfing's question, I think that Sam might have picked up Gollum's real intentions a bit better than Frodo, but only because Frodo was under the enormous strain of bearing the Ring. If Frodo hadn't had the Ring to deal with he might have realized Gollum's plan sooner. Plus, he was desperate to find a way into Mordor; as far as he knew, Gollum was the only person who knew another way in, he didn't have any choice but to trust him. So even if Frodo didn't trust Gollum, he had to follow him if he would have any chance to get rid of the Ring. Lesser of two evils situation, I guess.