[Duncariel]

It was not completely Smeagol/Gollum's falt that he became as nasty as he is/was. The ring draws people to it for evil purposes. Frodo saw some good in Gollum that would show through every once in a while, like the time when he came upon Frodo and Sam sleeping next to each other. The "good" side, Smeagol, shows through. I believe that there was hope for him until Frodo betrayed him in Ithilien.

[ January 18, 2003: Message edited by: Duncariel ]