Could ANYONE have willingly destroyed the Ring?

Harad · 04-23-2002, 08:05 PM

This is a tough question that requires thought about the whole book and maybe even other writings.

We are told about 2 people in LOTR history that had the opportunity to destroy the Ring, and neither did. These are Ilsidur and Frodo. I have my opinions why.

But could anyone--either in the same position as these 2--or in completely different positions--willingly destroy the Ring by dropping it or causing it to be dropped into the Cracks of Doom? This includes, of course, Bilbo, Sam, Gandalf, Elrond, Galadriel, Faramir, Ghan Bari Ghan--you name it.

BTW, Tom Bombadil doesnt count, because he would never go to the Cracks of Doom.

04-23-2002, 08:05 PM	#1
Harad Hobbit Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 33	Could ANYONE have willingly destroyed the Ring? This is a tough question that requires thought about the whole book and maybe even other writings. We are told about 2 people in LOTR history that had the opportunity to destroy the Ring, and neither did. These are Ilsidur and Frodo. I have my opinions why. But could anyone--either in the same position as these 2--or in completely different positions--willingly destroy the Ring by dropping it or causing it to be dropped into the Cracks of Doom? This includes, of course, Bilbo, Sam, Gandalf, Elrond, Galadriel, Faramir, Ghan Bari Ghan--you name it. BTW, Tom Bombadil doesnt count, because he would never go to the Cracks of Doom. __________________ the Gremlin

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