Gollum vs Other Hobbits - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

the real findorfin · 12-02-2002, 11:11 AM

It is said that Frodo was such a good ring bearer because he was a Hobbit, a race which has natural resilience to the Rings power.

How then, did Smeagol fall under the power of the ring so fast. I know that he was an evil creature anyway but he did seem to go a bit crazy with his brother, killing is a bit extreme. Wouldn't it have been better to steal it at a later date?

I would appreciate thoughts!

12-02-2002, 11:11 AM	#1
the real findorfin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 514	Gollum vs Other Hobbits It is said that Frodo was such a good ring bearer because he was a Hobbit, a race which has natural resilience to the Rings power. How then, did Smeagol fall under the power of the ring so fast. I know that he was an evil creature anyway but he did seem to go a bit crazy with his brother, killing is a bit extreme. Wouldn't it have been better to steal it at a later date? I would appreciate thoughts! __________________ Legends of Middle Earth