Is there a connection between frodo and sauron? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Theron Bugtussle · 12-04-2003, 01:38 PM

ainur, I think not. The pity Frodo felt for Sméagol was of fellow-victimhood, both being captive of the ring and the ill effects invested in it by its Lord. His was a pity flowing from mercy and non-judgment. Perhaps it even developed into an unexpressed hope or desire to save the creature.

Sauron, though, was the creator of the ring, not its victim. I don't see that there would be any parallel between the feelings or relationship between Frodo and Sméagol and Frodo and Sauron.

12-04-2003, 01:38 PM	#16
Theron Bugtussle Wight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Blowing the froth off a couple in this quaint little pub in Michel Delving. Posts: 147	ainur, I think not. The pity Frodo felt for Sméagol was of fellow-victimhood, both being captive of the ring and the ill effects invested in it by its Lord. His was a pity flowing from mercy and non-judgment. Perhaps it even developed into an unexpressed hope or desire to save the creature. Sauron, though, was the creator of the ring, not its victim. I don't see that there would be any parallel between the feelings or relationship between Frodo and Sméagol and Frodo and Sauron. __________________ For I was talking aloud to myself. A habit of the old: they choose the wisest person present to speak to; the long explanations needed by the young are wearying. -Gandalf, The Two Towers