Would the Ring affect the Valar?

As the Ring’s power is that of Sauron (a Maia), it seems unlikely that any of the Valar would succumb to it.

Who is not affected by the One Ring?

Hobbits were largely content with what they had, but did have some malice towards their neighbours. That’s why Bilbo and Frodo were not affected much, but not immune. Sam came close to being corrupted after a short exposure. Gandalf reckoned that Frodo was the least likely to be affected.

Was Frodo corrupted by the ring?

Aragorn and Gandalf both also recognize their own susceptibility to the corruption of the Ring. In the end for the narrative of The Lord of the Rings, Frodo was the only one who was pure of heart, strong-willed, and determined enough to resist the corruption of Sauron in carrying the Ring to Mount Doom.

How far did Frodo walk to Mordor?

It’s 1779 miles (2863 km) from the Shire to Mordor following Frodo and Sam’s journey. If you walk three miles every other day, it will take you 20 weeks (about 4.5 months) to reach Weathertop and complete your challenge. See other Feature Lists.

What if the Valar took the Ring?

According to Tolkien Sauron controlled more military power at the end of the Third Age than he did at the end of the Second Age. On the other hand, if the Valar destroyed the Ring they would be killing Sauron. They had slain Maiar (other members of the Ainur) before.

Could the One Ring have been destroyed without corruption?

The One Ring itself would not have been destroyed if not for corruption in the form of Gollum. Corruption is of course not a true force for good. But as Tolkien himself wrote, “Oft evil will shall evil mar” (The Two Towers200). Orcs are poster children for corruption, and plague the Fellowship throughout the novels.

What if The Lord of the Rings had ended differently?

The ending of The Lord of the Rings would have been much less happy if not for the bountiful presence of corruption. Boromir’s fall, for example, fatefully altered the Fellowship’s path. Merry and Pippin might never have warned Treebeard about the treason of Isengard if not for the reverse corruption of the Orcs.

Why didn’t Galadriel and Gandalf take the One Ring?

Both Gandalf and Galadriel struggle with temptation to take the One Ring, because they desire the power to protect Middle-Earth. They know the Ring will grant that power, but they also know that they will not be content to use it for good because it contains the will of Sauron. The Corruption of the Nazgul

What character traits are necessary for corruption in the One Ring?

Only the willpower of Frodo stopped the blade splinter from reaching his heart. The character trait in this case necessary for corruption is, simply, physical weakness. The One Ring takes years to work its magic, but this knife works much quicker.