Frodo the failure

[Elven-Maiden]

Originally posted by Glenethor:
<STRONG>He also fell into the Cracks of Doom because Frodo told him (as the Ringbearer) that if he ever touched him again, he would be cast into the Fires of Mt. Doom.</STRONG>

Interesting, I didn't think of that!

Tolkien says that there isn't one definite Christ-like figure, but each of the heros display Christ-like qualities at times. Frodo, Sam, Merry & Pipin, Legolas & Gimli, Aragorn, Boromir's death, and even Gollum at times.