What if Gollum had lived?

[Andsigil]

Originally Posted by Moonraker

Probability is not the same as speculation. Hitler died, probably by suicide, but I do not recall that as being presented as speculation by most historians. When the evidence for a case is compelling but not absolute, probability (likelihood) comes into the equation. Speculation is implying an outcome that may have no evidence whatsoever and is just a random guess.

And did you completely ignore Inziladun's Tolkien quote above?

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[Moonraker]

Originally Posted by Andsigil

And did you completely ignore Inziladun's Tolkien quote above?

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That is a matter for Inziladun to challenge. But in this very special instance I will answer, as every poster now and again has a bad day at the office and asks odd questions ---------------------------------> No.

[Moonraker]

Is there any chance at all that Gollum could truly heal once the Ring was destroyed? Bilbo recovered well once he let go of the Ring. Frodo likewise.