Posted: September 24, 1999 at 00:35:40: by Aelmer
I first read The Hobbit thirty years ago. During a recent re-reading I noticed how harmless the ring appeared to be, and how little effect it appeared to have on Bilbo or his actions. True, Bilbo tried to keep the ring hidden and secret, but wouldn't you if you had a magic ring. When Bilbo put the ring on his finger, he never had a vision similar to Sam Gamgee's or any other vision. The only instance I noticed in which the ring may have exerted its influence is during the capture of the dwarves by Thranduil's elves. The dwarves sit patiently waiting, but Bilbo puts on the ring and escapes capture. Did the ring influence or control Bilbo in order to avoid being taken by Sauron's long time enemy?
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