Deagol instead of Smeagol

[Thalionyulma]

I wonder what ME would have been like if Deagol had kept his ring instead of being killed by Smeagol (foolish Stoors)...

He probably would have ended up like Smeagol/Gollum. The Ring corrupted every bearer who bore it. Even the wise (Gandalf & Galadriel) chose to avoid bearing it. It had a will of its own, and had one goal... to be united to its Maker and Lord, Sauron.

"...Deagol was less evil than Smeagol..."

Perhaps he MIGHT have been. But maybe the Ring attracts those who have a weaker will, enthralling them.

Er, Dollum??? Smeagol Gollum got his "nickname" because of the funny sound he made in his throat. I don't think Deagol had a similar problem.