Tied to the ring - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Roa_Aoife · 02-02-2004, 08:43 PM

The idea of Gollum is something like the Nazgul- he's been under the influence of the ring for so long, that he's inextricably tied to it. Bilbo, who had for far less time, and indeed gave it freely, was not so tied in. And Frodo aged while wearing the ring, from the constant drag on his spirit when the ring was no longer dormant.
Also, the idea that Frodo attempted to get rid of the ring, and that Bilbo gives it up on his own, speaks very highly of the hobbits. Isildur had it for five minutes and couldn't let go. Boromir never touched it and look what happened to him. Even Galadriel had problems refusing the ring. I think the naturally humble and simple life of the Hobbit aided the cause greatly. Even Gollum showed remarkable hardiness as he lasted as long as he did with out losing his own ideas.

02-02-2004, 08:43 PM	#12
Roa_Aoife Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Someday, I'll rule all of it. Posts: 1,696	The idea of Gollum is something like the Nazgul- he's been under the influence of the ring for so long, that he's inextricably tied to it. Bilbo, who had for far less time, and indeed gave it freely, was not so tied in. And Frodo aged while wearing the ring, from the constant drag on his spirit when the ring was no longer dormant. Also, the idea that Frodo attempted to get rid of the ring, and that Bilbo gives it up on his own, speaks very highly of the hobbits. Isildur had it for five minutes and couldn't let go. Boromir never touched it and look what happened to him. Even Galadriel had problems refusing the ring. I think the naturally humble and simple life of the Hobbit aided the cause greatly. Even Gollum showed remarkable hardiness as he lasted as long as he did with out losing his own ideas. __________________ We can't all be Roas* when it comes to analysing...* -Lommy I didn't say you're evil, Roa, I said you're exasperating. -Nerwen