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Child of the 7th Age · 12-18-2003, 01:47 PM

Lord of Rohan,

I think it is indeed possible to resist picking up the Ring. Faramir and Gandalf both made that decision. Sam was around Frodo for a long time but was not seriously tempted to take it.

But once one takes the Ring into one's possession, there is simply no way to shake it loose easily, at least if one is aware what it is. Frodo could not even toss it into the fireplace at Bag-end, and that was before he knew what it signified.

The desire is there and doesn't go away. Even Bilbo kept asking Frodo about it.
And after the Ring was destroyed, Frodo clearly mourned its loss. This, as much as any physical wound in his shoulder, is why he left for Elvenhome.

Child

12-18-2003, 01:47 PM	#12
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Lord of Rohan, I think it is indeed possible to resist picking up the Ring. Faramir and Gandalf both made that decision. Sam was around Frodo for a long time but was not seriously tempted to take it. But once one takes the Ring into one's possession, there is simply no way to shake it loose easily, at least if one is aware what it is. Frodo could not even toss it into the fireplace at Bag-end, and that was before he knew what it signified. The desire is there and doesn't go away. Even Bilbo kept asking Frodo about it. And after the Ring was destroyed, Frodo clearly mourned its loss. This, as much as any physical wound in his shoulder, is why he left for Elvenhome. Child __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.