Should Gollum be considered a sympathetic character?
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Should Gollum be considered a sympathetic character?
Yes, although he was ultimately consumed by greed for his precious, Tolkien made clear that pity and empathy even for such a loathsome creature, were deeply important and many of the protagonists refuse to kill the little creature because of this omnipresent morality.
Who is Gollum What effect did the ring seem to have on Gollum?
Gollum held the ring for significantly longer than Bilbo, and therefore its hold on him was more considerable. It warped his personality from Smeagol to that of Gollum. He was possessed by such a desire to keep it secret that he hid himself in the cave and became the creature Gollum.
What skills does Bilbo show when dealing with Gollum?
What skills does Bilbo show in dealing with Gollum? He is able to get out of tight situations deceptive and quick-witted.
Do you think Gollum is evil?
Gollum use to be a human so that’s why I think he has two sides. No, I do not think Gollum is evil. I just think he is cruel and clever meaning he has to be clever in order to hunt Goblins down. He has to be cruel because that is just his personality. First he used to be human, but when he changed into his current form, he became cruel.
Why does Frodo think Gollum can be saved?
The reason why is because both Bilbo and Frodo were Ring-bearers too, but Sam hadn’t yet been at the time. Frodo has seen what the Ring did to Gollum, and so Frodo must believe that Gollum can be saved because that would mean that himself and Bilbo can also be saved. Here’s the movie dialog (from the Two Towers) for reference:
What movies should I watch to get to know Gollum’s past?
By the way, the lord of the rings movie tells u about gollum’s past,so if ur interested in gollum, i suggest u watch the lord of the rings movies.
What does Gandalf say about Gollum in The Hobbit?
When Gandalf tells the story of Sméagol to Frodo and reveals that Sméagol became Gollum (I.2), Gandalf say that “there was something else in it, I think, which you don’t see yet. Even Gollum was not wholly ruined. (…)