Gollum vs Other Hobbits - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

-Imrahil- · 12-02-2002, 11:28 AM

Your question is a good one and there is no definite answer. Tolkien mentioned that Smeagol was a bizarre creature even before he got the ring. He said he was interested in roots and beginning ect. He was not a normal, good-natured hobbit. He was slightly evil even before the ring came along. So naturally, the ring corrupted him faster.

That is my idea but truly, I'm not sure.

[ December 02, 2002: Message edited by: -Imrahil- ]

12-02-2002, 11:28 AM	#2
-Imrahil- Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dol Amroth, upon the Bay of Belfalas Posts: 259	Your question is a good one and there is no definite answer. Tolkien mentioned that Smeagol was a bizarre creature even before he got the ring. He said he was interested in roots and beginning ect. He was not a normal, good-natured hobbit. He was slightly evil even before the ring came along. So naturally, the ring corrupted him faster. That is my idea but truly, I'm not sure. [ December 02, 2002: Message edited by: -Imrahil- ] __________________ My body is broken. I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed. I felled the black serpent. A grim morn, and a glad day, and a golden sunset!