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Elven-Maiden · 02-23-2002, 10:58 AM

It struck me the other day that I couldn't think of any "bad guys" who became good, but plenty of "good guys" who fell at one point or other.

Frodo claimed the ring for himself
Denethor went nuts
Boromir wanted the Ring

there are more, but of the antagonists, Saruman, Sauron, Wormtongue, Gollum.... all came to an unfortunate demise... The only execption I could think of as Lobelia Sackville-Baggins, but even she wasn't evil.

What are some other opinions on this?

02-23-2002, 10:58 AM	#1
Elven-Maiden Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 297	Themes in LotR It struck me the other day that I couldn't think of any "bad guys" who became good, but plenty of "good guys" who fell at one point or other. Frodo claimed the ring for himself Denethor went nuts Boromir wanted the Ring there are more, but of the antagonists, Saruman, Sauron, Wormtongue, Gollum.... all came to an unfortunate demise... The only execption I could think of as Lobelia Sackville-Baggins, but even she wasn't evil. What are some other opinions on this? __________________ Tout ce qui est or ne brille pas, Tous ceux qui errent ne sont pas perdus. Mobilis in Mobile