Why did Bilbo age so quickly?

When the One Ring was destroyed, Bilbo aged rapidly to the appearance he would've had, if he had never found the ring. If Gollum hadn't been roasted, when the Ring went into the fire, he would have rapidly aged 500 years, in other words, a dead hobbit.

Why did Bilbo age so quickly but Gollum's doesn t?

Bilbo Baggins carries the Ring for decades -- aging very slowly the entire time -- only to find it all catching up to him in a few months once he lets it go. Gollum, on the other hand, was deprived of the Ring for decades, and while he clearly hungered for it fiercely, he suffered no effects of aging.

Does the Ring stop Bilbo from aging?

One of the virtues of the ring is the fact that when you have it, you stop aging. Bilbo still looked young at his 111th birthday, and Gollum had the ring for something like 500 years without any noticeable aging.

Why did Bilbo grow old?

It prolonged his life and he seemed to retain his strength. In comparison, Bilbo Baggins (Ian Holm) did not have the Ring for nearly as long as Gollum, but after giving it up he grew older and weaker relatively quickly. At least, that's how it happens in the Lord of the Rings movies.

Why doesn't Gollum age when he loses the Ring?

Gollum had his life largely extended because he possessed the One Ring.

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Who is the oldest character in Lord of the Rings?

Both Tom and Treebeard were referred to as the oldest living creatures of Arda, though it is not clear which of the two is the oldest. However, according to Tolkien's letters, it is implied that Bombadil was the oldest living being in Middle-earth.

How did Frodo know Gollum's name?

In the movies, when Frodo first spies Gollum stalking them in the Misty Mountains (Moria) he informs Gandalf who tells him a little of Gollum's history.

Why did Gollum change but Bilbo didn t?

Because Bilbo began his time with the ring in an act of kindness (not killing Gollum when he had the chance, but showing him mercy and compassion instead), he was protected from the worst of the ring's influence.

Does the One Ring make you immortal?

A mortal, Frodo, who keeps one of the Great Rings, does not die, but he does not grow or obtain more life, he merely continues, until at last every minute is a weariness.

Did Frodo stop aging?

Frodo also showed signs of good 'preservation': outwardly he retained the appearance of a robust and energetic hobbit just out of his tweens. So, in the books, Frodo would continue to appear 33, and Bilbo would continue to appear 50, since they essentially stop aging when they possess the Ring.

Why didnt the Ring affect Sam?

As for Sam, his resistance likely has to do with his innate goodness and loyalty. His love for Frodo helped him to overcome the pull of the Ring and his inner pureness was never fully pierced by the Ring.

Why can't Sam carry the Ring?

He realises he can't make Frodo part with the ring without doing great psychological/physical harm to him. At the very end, instead of carrying the ring, he carries Frodo on his back to the doors of Mount Doom.

Why didnt the Ring affect Bilbo?

Hobbits are simple creatures and do not wish for much, so there is nothing for the Ring to use against a hobbit. Frodo is the hobbit that is corrupted the most next to Gollum and Bilbo, which is why he is unable to throw the Ring into the fire.

Why can't Gandalf touch the Ring?

Though someone could start out with good intentions, the Ring would eventually corrupt them. And that is why Gandalf can't touch it. He is afraid that if he did, it would corrupt him and make him just as bad as Sauron since Sauron put so much of himself and his evil into the One Ring.

What did Gandalf do for 17 years?

Over the next 17 years, Gandalf travels extensively, searching for answers on the ring. He finds some answers in Isildur's scroll, in the archives of Minas Tirith. He also wants to question Gollum, who had borne the ring for many years. Gandalf searches long and hard for Gollum, often assisted by Aragorn.

Why did Sméagol become Gollum?

Because of this new diet, Sméagol eventually came to hate “normal” food like Elf or Hobbit food. Living underground without contact with anyone or without sunlight, Sméagol became sickly. He would produce a gurgling cough almost like he was choking. The sound of the cough was what led to him being known as Gollum.

Are Hobbits immortal?

Men, Dwarves, Hobbits, and most other races cannot live forever and thus are subject to aging and natural death; however various members of those races have endured longer extended lifespans beyond usual constraints through multiple means.

What if an Elf wore the One Ring?

However, as far as the One Ring itself, it would have the power to corrupt even an Elf, although in very different ways than it would corrupt any other race.

Do the Undying Lands grant immortality?

The "Undying Lands" do not grant immortality, the Valar do not have the power; OR the authority to bestow immortality upon mortals (though they did "bless" the Men loyal to them during the War of the Wrath, the "Numenoreans", with extended lifespans). The Undying Lands are simply named for the immortal inhabitants.

Does Gandalf know Bilbo has the Ring?

At the end of The Hobbit, Gandalf reveals to Bilbo that he knows about his magic ring. Here's why the scene doesn't contradict The Lord of the Rings. Gandalf's knowledge of Bilbo's ring in The Hobbit doesn't create a Lord of the Rings plot hole.

How long did Bilbo live after giving up the Ring?

In a indirect way, did Bilbo live far longer than hobbits are originally supposed to? Yes, he was well over 130 by the time he left the Grey Havens. At Bilbo's 111th birthday it's said he barely looked it because most hobbits lived an average of some 100 years. 130, yikes.

How did Gandalf know about Sméagol?

As the other answers have said, Gandalf knew about Gollum from Bilbo. He suspected that Gollum's ring was powerful. By catching Gollum and interrogating him, Gandalf began to suspect that the Bilbo's ring might be the One and discovered where Gollum had found it.

How did Gandalf become white?

Gandalf was carried to Caras Galadhon in Lothlórien, where he was healed, given a new staff, and clothed in white, and thus became Gandalf the White.

Who does Frodo see in the Dead Marshes?

Frodo is in half-trance and follows the lights, drawn to one of the faces. He stares at it intently. Suddenly its eyes open and Frodo falls into the water. Under the surface, Frodo sees greenish, ghotsly faces, screaming and reaching for him.