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Elvish Archer · 01-13-2004, 06:51 PM

Been thing'n about it, (don't ask me why), and I think I finally figured out why Frodo is so willing to accept Gollum. Here's my theory:
He has seen and/or heard of Gollum's evil nature. But after the "Name calling" incident, Gollum/Smeagol now seems to have turned over a new leaf. Frodo feels the power taking over him and he has to believe that anyone who bears the Ring can come go back to normal, or at least back to being good.
Summary: His acceptance of Gollum is based on his own need for hope.

Thoughts?

EA

01-13-2004, 06:51 PM	#1
Elvish Archer Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Land of Insanity, State of Denial Posts: 36	Frodo's accpetance of Gollum... Been thing'n about it, (don't ask me why), and I think I finally figured out why Frodo is so willing to accept Gollum. Here's my theory: He has seen and/or heard of Gollum's evil nature. But after the "Name calling" incident, Gollum/Smeagol now seems to have turned over a new leaf. Frodo feels the power taking over him and he has to believe that anyone who bears the Ring can come go back to normal, or at least back to being good. Summary: His acceptance of Gollum is based on his own need for hope. Thoughts? EA __________________ Fan of LotR, before it was a fad. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.