Why was Frodo so weak?

Frodo was not weak. His weakness sprouted from the effect that the ring was having on his spirit and mind, and he had the strength to carry this very ring thousands of miles all the way to Mt.

What was Frodo's flaw?

Though Frodo is loving, generous and kind, he has his faults. Initially, he is fearful and timid. Later, when the Ring strengthens him, he is also nearly seduced by it.

Why is Frodo disliked?

Frodo haters often say he's boring or lame compared to his companions... but that's sort of the idea. Frodo is, after all, there to represent the "everyman" - he's not an awesome hero like Aragorn or a powerful wizard like Gandalf, but an ordinary person (well, hobbit) thrown into a crazy situation.

Was Frodo a failure?

Tolkien makes it clear that Frodo failed, but does not believe it was a moral failure because his will was simply overwhelmed by the Ring. From letter #246: Very few (indeed so far as letters go only you and one other) have observed or commented on Frodo's 'failure'.

Was Frodo granted immortality?

Frodo, Sam, and Bilbo would likely be treated no differently them then, as they largely played the same role as the Númenóreans in fall of Sauron (sort of). So the key is the Ring gave it holder eternal life. And they were taken to the Undying lands with the elves in order to not suffer the decay of the world.

Did Frodo fail?

Why didnt Aragorn go to the Undying Lands?

Arwen and Aragorn live happily ever after for a time. Yet no mortal can survive forever. And after their marriage, both Aragorn and Arwen are mortal. Arwen, therefore, could not set foot in the Undying Lands without special permission.

Why is Gimli allowed to go to the Undying Lands?

It is very clear both Bilbo and Frodo left Middle Earth for the undying lands, on elvish ship, which is stated in the books. They were accepted because they were "ring bearers" namely, but also part of the same Fellowship Gimli was. The healing was simply part of the package, or part of life in Valinor or the isles.

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 did Bilbo still want the Ring after it was destroyed?

Bilbo wanted the Ring back because its corrupting nature had left him desiring it, just as Gollum desired the Ring and Isildur before him.

Who actually destroyed the Ring?

After a wild struggle, Gollum bit off Frodo's finger with the Ring. He gloated over his precious, but in his happiness, ended up losing his balance and fell into the fires below, taking the Ring with him. The Ring was destroyed, and Mordor collapsed.

Did JRR Tolkien like movies?

He was convinced that the spreading machine culture he so abhorred would win in the end; that it would get control of his work, "confuse" and "degrade" its narrative, wrench it from its roots and turn it into a travesty of a popular film, cartoon or comic book. Tolkien was too pessimistic.

Why is Shelob a woman?

So, there you have it - Shelob takes on human form both because it's in her power to do so, and also because she has a need to involve herself in Talion's quest. Presumably communicating with him is simpler in human form.

Why does Frodo believe Gollum over Sam?

The reason why is because both Bilbo and Frodo were Ring-bearers too, but Sam hadn't yet been at the time. Frodo has seen what the Ring did to Gollum, and so Frodo must believe that Gollum can be saved because that would mean that himself and Bilbo can also be saved.

Why was Frodo so special?

Taken from Letter 192: Frodo deserved all honour because he spent every drop of his power of will and body, and that was just sufficient to bring him to the destined point, and no further. Few others, possibly no others of his time, would have got so far.

Is Frodo intelligent?

Despite the fact he is arguably the most important character in the entire franchise, that doesn't mean Frodo Baggins is one of the smartest. Frodo has no real knowledge of the world outside of The Shire, and his lack of experience is clear to see throughout the movies.

Why did the Ring choose Frodo?

Only one pure of heart and free of desire with a strong-willed mind could have carried the Ring without giving into its will. Frodo was the only choice. Sam could have, but he didn't even have a desire to carry it to be destroyed.

Why didn't Gandalf know Bilbo had the Ring?

Gandalf knew exactly where the Ring was, and who owned it. At any time he could've stepped in to help Bilbo destroy it if he did indeed confirm it was the One Ring. However, Gandalf would also have known how corrupting an influence the Ring can be. So he wouldn't have taken it himself, even if he had known earlier.

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.

Can smaug melt the One Ring?

Smaug's dragon-fine would not have been hot enough to destroy the One Ring. The malevolence that Sauron put inside of the Ring could only be destroyed in the Cracks of Doom, so Frodo was compelled to make the journey to Mordor.

Why does Bilbo age so fast?

Bilbo aged rapidly when the One Ring was destroyed, not when he gave it to Frodo. When the One Ring was destroyed, Bilbo aged rapidly to the appearance he would've had, if he had never found the ring.

Who is the true hero of Lord of the Rings?

Most people think Frodo is the true hero of The Lord of the Rings. To put it another way: It is accepted by nearly all readers that the novel is about Frodo. It's his quest, his burden, he's the focus.

Why did the Eagles not fly Frodo to Mordor?

The eagles can't carry the Fellowship to Mordor because Gandalf can't simply summon a squadron of birds to divebomb Mount Doom.

What did Merry and Pippin do after LOTR?

After this, they traveled to Minas Tirith, where they lived out the rest of their days in great honor. Merry and Pippin died at the ages of 109 and 101 respectively, and were laid to rest in Rath Dínen with other great heroes of Gondor, with tombs that were right next to Aragorn's.

Why was Sam allowed to go to the Undying Lands?

It was a tradition handed down from Elanor that he went to the Grey Havens, and because he was also a Ring-bearer (albeit for a short time), he was allowed to pass over the Sea to be reunited with Frodo in the Undying Lands.

What did Legolas do after LOTR?

After the War

After the destruction of the One Ring and of Sauron, Legolas stayed for the coronation of Aragorn and his marriage to Arwen. Later, Legolas and Gimli went travelling together to Helm's Deep, visiting the Glittering Caves, and then later traveled through Fangorn Forest as Legolas and Gimli had agreed.