The Confusing History of Gollum's Appearance in The Lord of the Rings

Celebreabird on Instagram: "Frodo showing pity and mercy towards Gollum in hopes of his redemption doesn’t mean he’s naive. And, in the book, it’s not self-serving (motivated by trying to prove that, as ring bearer, he can also be redeemed). It’s an act of altruism that provides the scenario in which the world is saved. #lordoftherings #frodobaggins #Gollum #jrrtolkiem #thelordoftherings"

LotR Universe | Middle-earth on Instagram: "What you expect from “Gollum’s Song” and what it actually is. 😮 Most people hear “Gollum’s Song” and immediately think of Gollum’s strange, almost comic moments the “fish” jokes, the twitching, the madness. But Gollum’s real song is not funny at all. It tells the story of one of Tolkien’s most tragic lives.“Gollum’s Song,” performed by Emilíana Torrini at the end of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, is not just a theme song it is a lament for Smé