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Ryan
is 87% done
Smeagol as the personification of temptation is just so good. I love that Tolkein writes him as child-like. Ultimately temptation is just a part of ourselves that has not yet passed on from our childhood into maturity and thus come under our conscious control. Smeagol is such a beautiful representation of that.
— May 24, 2026 12:51PM
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Ryan
is 73% done
The way Tolkein writes Smeagol is amazing. You genuinely do pity him. You can tell deep down theres a part of him that wants to be loved, that wants community and connection; theres a part of him that is genuinely a good person, loyal and caring. But Gollum and his desire for the ring just have this complete hold over him thats completely corrupted him. Fantastic writing 10/10
— May 22, 2026 06:51PM
Ryan
is 57% done
Im starting to think this Mordor place is NOT where the good guys live
— May 20, 2026 03:40PM
