Using the one ring to defeat Sauron? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tom-fool of a took · 04-09-2011, 06:56 AM

Hi there guys.

Recently just finshed reading the LOTR (bit late I know!) and what a journey it was!

After re-reading the book a couple of times, a thought came to be regarding the one ring.

I apologise if the topic's already been discussed.

In the book, it's mentioned on numerous occasions that using the One ring to throw down Sauron would be folly since, even if it were achieved, all it would do is create another Dark Lord to take his place (due to the corrupting nature of the One).

From what I've read, this seems to be the chief reason for not using the One against Sauron, as Boromir wished to do. But another reason came to me which I'm not sure if it's discussed elswhere and I've missed.

Am I right in assuming that the key reason that Sauron did not perish after being defeated by Gil-Galad and Elendil was because the One Ring was not unmade? If so would it be fair to say that the One acts as a kind of Horcrux for Sauron? (sorry to get all Harry Potter on you).

So going by this assumption, is it even possible to destroy Sauron by using the One? Because from the way I see it even if you defeat him, the fact that you're using the One ring means that it still exists; and hence means that Sauron will never truly be gone. Wouldn't he eventually be able to slowly regain power like he did in Dol Guldur?

I'm just curious because I've never seen this point mentioned in the book as being a reason for choosing to destroy the ring, rather than use it.

Cheers in advance for having a look at my question.

04-09-2011, 06:56 AM	#1
Tom-fool of a took Newly Deceased Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	Using the one ring to defeat Sauron? Hi there guys. Recently just finshed reading the LOTR (bit late I know!) and what a journey it was! After re-reading the book a couple of times, a thought came to be regarding the one ring. I apologise if the topic's already been discussed. In the book, it's mentioned on numerous occasions that using the One ring to throw down Sauron would be folly since, even if it were achieved, all it would do is create another Dark Lord to take his place (due to the corrupting nature of the One). From what I've read, this seems to be the chief reason for not using the One against Sauron, as Boromir wished to do. But another reason came to me which I'm not sure if it's discussed elswhere and I've missed. Am I right in assuming that the key reason that Sauron did not perish after being defeated by Gil-Galad and Elendil was because the One Ring was not unmade? If so would it be fair to say that the One acts as a kind of Horcrux for Sauron? (sorry to get all Harry Potter on you). So going by this assumption, is it even possible to destroy Sauron by using the One? Because from the way I see it even if you defeat him, the fact that you're using the One ring means that it still exists; and hence means that Sauron will never truly be gone. Wouldn't he eventually be able to slowly regain power like he did in Dol Guldur? I'm just curious because I've never seen this point mentioned in the book as being a reason for choosing to destroy the ring, rather than use it. Cheers in advance for having a look at my question.