Didi Bilbo know the extent of the ring? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

O'Boile · 07-12-2002, 12:59 PM

I think Bilbo knew what he was saying when he offers to take the ring to Mordor. I also think that he knows that he can't do it, but makes the offer anyway for 2 reasons.
1. He feels responsible, and thus he should be the one to go.
2. It would let him take possesion of the ring again.

07-12-2002, 12:59 PM	#10
O'Boile Wight Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 117	I think Bilbo knew what he was saying when he offers to take the ring to Mordor. I also think that he knows that he can't do it, but makes the offer anyway for 2 reasons. 1. He feels responsible, and thus he should be the one to go. 2. It would let him take possesion of the ring again.