Nov 20, 2023 · Sam's mistrust and failure to see Gollum as an equal worthy of basic human decency played a role in Gollum's tragic fate, as one rough word from Sam prevented Gollum from repentance...

Frodo and Sam confronted Gollum in the Emyn Muil; Gollum nearly strangled Sam, but Frodo subdued him with his Elvish sword, Sting, which had once belonged to Bilbo. Sam tied an Elvish rope around Gollum's ankle as a leash, but the mere touch of the rope pained him.

SAM: (looking disgusted, walks over to Gollum and pulls the rabbit away from him) You'll make him sick, you will.....behaving like that. (he picks up both rabbits) There's only one way to eat a brace of coneys. A pot is cooking over a fire with rabbit stew in it. Sam is stirring the stew, and Frodo sits next to him.

Jan 17, 2023 · When Gollum ambushed Frodo and unintentionally destroyed the Ring, he saved Sam from having to fight Frodo himself. Sam knew that Frodo had given everything to save Middle-earth, and he proved in Shelob's lair that he was dedicated to finishing their mission.

In The Two Towers, Gollum's grip is described as "soft, but horribly strong" as Gollum wrestles with Sam Gamgee. He is also able to climb effortlessly straight down cliffs impossible to climb by Sam and Frodo, and can make long leaps.

Apr 26, 2023 · Gollum is one of the most tragic characters in The Lord of the Rings, and it turns out that Tolkien blamed Sam for Gollum's failed redemption.

Jul 28, 2021 · Occasionally Gollum says things that are actually quite funny, or sometimes it’s just the way he says them that are humorous, including when he’s actually insulting Sam and Frodo. These are our favorite funny Smeagol/Gollum quotes.

Dec 25, 2022 · By Tolkien’s own description, Sam was responsible for Gollum’s resistance to repentance because he was too possessive of his master and self-sure of his ability to defend Frodo. He never liked Gollum because his conceit in that role of protector would not allow him to see the creature as any more than a threat.

Nov 27, 2022 · Frodo and Samwise meet Gollum and tame him. The Taming of Sméagol is the first chapter of the second book in The Two Towers. The narrative returns to Frodo and Sam on the third day after they departed from their companions at the end of The Fellowship of the Ring.

Jul 8, 2024 · Gollum is accompanying Sam and Frodo during Osgiliath mission and the is the final boss of the game at the Crack of Doom. Unlike all other enemies of the game, he takes no damage from any attacks - instead the players must perform combinations to …