Would Gandalf ever discipline Hobbits?

[Morthoron]

Originally Posted by Mansun

Could you go into a bit more detail if possible? Just saying no does not meet the high standard responses the Barrow-Downs is renowned for.

I don't believe the question warranted any further response. Gandalf's character is evident to anyone who has read LotR. He may bluster, he may cajole, he may even threaten, but never does he use violence against those weaker than him in a non-battle situation, particularly against Halflings (and I would include Gollum in that definition). As a matter of fact, he specifically eschewed violence against Gollum (the 'mercy' speech to Frodo), and Saruman.

Again, the question seemed a bit flippant and unnecessary, given the extraordinary length of discussions regarding Gandalf's compassion and mercy on these forums. For further discussion, I refer you to Inziladun's post, which seems to cover all the necessary points quite admirably.

There is really nothing further to discuss. *shrugs*