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We've discussed the power of the ring often here, yet I find that the last two points you mention add an interesting dimension.
Invisibility as signifying deception - a fascinating connection! When I stop to think about it, it's very true - from Isildur's escape attempt, to Gollum's petty crimes, to Bilbo's disappearance from pesky relatives - even Sam's appearance as a huge Elf-warrior! I'm not sure this applies to any of Frodo's uses of the ring though. And Sauron apparently does not disappear, so this aspect does not apply to him.
The ring as destroyer of community, of fellowship - of The Fellowship, quite literally! A very interesting concept - though it does create a new fellowship, with those who are also evil and under the same power. I would not agree that it gives autonomy - bondage in place of community is not a very good trade.
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