The ring tempted each of them, but some managed to weather its corrupt influence better than others.
Over 400 years with the ring has left Golluma creature at war with himself.
He knows that the ring has ruined his life but cannot break free from its siren song.
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Thus,Gollum loves and hates the ringjust as much as he loves and hates himself.
This is yet another reason why Sam is often ranked amongthe best characters in Middle-earth.
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