Thank you
dinenziliel for posting that.
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By temporizing, not fixing the still not wholly Smeagol-will towards good in the debate in the slag hole, he weakened himself for the final chance when dawning love of Frodo was too easily withered by the jealousy of Sam before Shelob's lair.
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Precisely. Though Sam may have dealt a blow, it was not he who forced the weakness on Gollum. Furthermore, it was not intentional; had Sam known Gollum's repenting state of mind in that moment he certainly would have encouraged it. We as ordinary people never know when our actions might set someone over the brink, as it is a rare quality to be forgiving to all, even those you don't like. This quality solidifies Frodo's great stature and should not soil Sam's.
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But he would have never had to endure it if he had not become a mean sort of thief before it crossed his path. (from letter #181)
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Ta Da! The ball is in your court Mr. Frodo. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
[ February 16, 2003: Message edited by: Tar-Palantir ]