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Originally Posted by CSteefel
The question is whether a line of sight is required for Sauron to see or sense the Ring. I suspect it has more to do with the particular relationship between the bearer of the Ring and the Ring itself. So, for example, Sauron knew instantly when Frodo put the Ring on in Mount Doom, but then Frodo basically challenged Sauron directly at this point. The same question comes up with Gollum, who carried the Ring for 500 years in the caverns of the Misty Mountains and was never sensed by Sauron.
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Nice insight. And good quote you pulled out there,
Raynor.
The question about Gollum is certaintly a good one...how do we explain that? Was it because Sauron's power had not retained the strength as it had when Frodo carried it? I'd assume this is so...
And about the relationships, do you think maybe Sam, in just getting the Ring with no intention to claim it, was better able to avoid Sauron's gaze rather than Frodo at Amon Hen and (obviously) in Mt. Doom?