Smeagol = Hobbit??? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

MallornLeaf · 06-10-2002, 09:40 AM

yes, Gollum was a hobbit. It says somewhere *forgive my ignorance, I can't remember where--weather the Sil, Unfinished tales, appendices, etc* that there were 3 different species (if you will) of hobbits. Each settled in different places. the only ones that survived til the third age were the ones that lived in the shire. Gollum, however, had been from a different "species". I don't really think that they all being hobbits had anything to do with their interaction. Frodo originally distrusted Gollum (pity bilbo didn't kill him. . .) but after bearing the ring, he could understand him, and pitied him. Sam did not have the burden of the ring (long enough) to make that connection with Gollum. Maybe I'm completley mistaken, but thats just what i always thought

06-10-2002, 09:40 AM	#22
MallornLeaf Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Location: who cares? Posts: 76	yes, Gollum was a hobbit. It says somewhere forgive my ignorance, I can't remember where--weather the Sil, Unfinished tales, appendices, etc that there were 3 different species (if you will) of hobbits. Each settled in different places. the only ones that survived til the third age were the ones that lived in the shire. Gollum, however, had been from a different "species". I don't really think that they all being hobbits had anything to do with their interaction. Frodo originally distrusted Gollum (pity bilbo didn't kill him. . .) but after bearing the ring, he could understand him, and pitied him. Sam did not have the burden of the ring (long enough) to make that connection with Gollum. Maybe I'm completley mistaken, but thats just what i always thought __________________ ". . . All we must decide is what to do with the time that is given us." "I pass the test, I will diminish, and go into the West, and remain Galadriel."