Are Hobbits capable of evil? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

red · 12-25-2001, 08:42 PM

Yes, Smeagol was a hobbit and he was evil before the Ring showed up. He was, if you will remember, an outcast among his own family.

And then there was Ted Sandyman. He wasn't exactly Mr. Niceguy either. Bad apple, that one!

So, yes, hobbits can be evil and there are examples from the books.

-réd

[ December 25, 2001: Message edited by: red ]

12-25-2001, 08:42 PM	#1
red Spirit of Mischief Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Land of the free and home of the brave Posts: 366	Yes, Smeagol was a hobbit and he was evil before the Ring showed up. He was, if you will remember, an outcast among his own family. And then there was Ted Sandyman. He wasn't exactly Mr. Niceguy either. Bad apple, that one! So, yes, hobbits can be evil and there are examples from the books. -réd [ December 25, 2001: Message edited by: red ] __________________ "Cats are like greatness: Some people are born into cat-loving families, some achieve cats, and some have cats thrust upon them." -William H. A. Carr

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