THE RING and corruption

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

With regards to the the Ring though, why is then that only two characters actually made an attempt to take the Ring? Boromir and Smeagol.

Interesting that these two were the only told “no” they could not have the ring.

Tonight I must reread the Gladden fields chapter again, because it certainaly seemed as though Isildur did intend to give up the ring (like Frodo) if he succeeded in escaping that dreadful evening. I’m not saying that he could have easily; just the intentions were there. The fact that he acknowledged he made the wrong choice makes me feel he was not so far gone.

This brings up an essential point that I believe Tolkien was trying to make in addition to the importance of awareness of choices--alone, we cannot stand against evil. It is only when we are part of a fellowship that we have a chance.

Thanks for the lovely pearl Fain!