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Discussion in 'Archive: Boston, MA' started by Crix-Madine, Jul 9, 2002.

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  1. Crix-Madine

    Crix-Madine Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    I am going to do my best to explain Smeagol/Gollum in the brief amount of time I have.

    He used to be one of the 'river folk', which is to say more or less a hobbit, just like Frodo and Sam. He was a decent chap, not a bad fellow until he was out on the river one day with his friend Deagol. Deagol found something on the bottom of the river, which turned out to be "The One Ring" which was lost by Isildor many years before. It's power was so potent that it drove Smeagol to murder Deagol for the ring only minutes after it was found! He made up a story about how Deagol had given it to him for his "birthday". Then henceforth, it was known as his "precious".

    He turned into a liar, a thief, and a trickster and was more or less shunned by all those around him. He took to hiding in dark places, and would gurgle the word "Gollum" in his throat and people began calling him that.

    He fled to under the Misty Mountains and stayed in a cave for over 500 years. The ring tormented his soul, and gave him unatural long life. Eventaully, the ring left him and came to Bilbo, and the rest we all know well enough I think.

    Basically, Smeagol is a tormented creature with spilt personalities. There's the inner good "Smeagol" who is trying to shake the evil ring personality known as "Gollum". That's why he's always talking as "us", seeing as he is basically two different characters altogether.

    I probably am confusing you more, but I hope you get some of what I'm saying! :)
     
  2. TK7771

    TK7771 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    WooHoo!! got my bookends today :D
     
  3. Dex1138

    Dex1138 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I'm starting to think your a little lite in the loafers,if you catch my meaning.

    shouldn't that be: a little lite in the Legolas?

    :D
     
  4. Grand Admiral Reese

    Grand Admiral Reese Jedi Knight star 6

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    It might be noted that Smeagol wasn't exactly the nicest of hobbits. That's why the Ring corrupted him so quickly and completely(he was ensnared by it as soon as he saw it, before he even laid his hands on it, much like Boromir) while other hobbit-kind are more resistant.
     
  5. Pellaeon69187

    Pellaeon69187 Jedi Master star 5

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    lies! lies! yes Preciousssss....
     
  6. idarii

    idarii Jedi Padawan star 4

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    thanks for the explanation, eric. i did get the LOTR books for christmas so i'll be reading them now. :)
     
  7. idarii

    idarii Jedi Padawan star 4

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    sorry for the double post but i thought i'd share this sweetness. elijah wood's birthday is the day after mine. rock on :D
     
  8. TIEace

    TIEace Jedi Knight star 5

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    I think my birthday is near Michael Jordan's, but I'd rather have Elijah Wood's.
     
  9. TK7771

    TK7771 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    elijah wood's birthday is the day after mine. rock on


    Umm,WooHoo? :confused:










    8-}
     
  10. Crix-Madine

    Crix-Madine Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Haldir's birthday is the day before mine :D
     
  11. sith_lord21

    sith_lord21 Jedi Youngling star 4

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    mines on january 21st
     
  12. JediMaster41589

    JediMaster41589 Jedi Youngling star 3

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    Was the battle at Helms deep or Hells deep?

    THe movie was awesome! Saw it with my friend and couldn't believe it. Just awesome. Arragorn, Legolas and Gimli were awesome! Gotta c it again!
     
  13. Pellaeon69187

    Pellaeon69187 Jedi Master star 5

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    Helms deep
    and its Aragorn
     
  14. TK7771

    TK7771 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Can't quite put my finger on it,but there seems to be something big missing from this new movie :confused:.

     
  15. Pellaeon69187

    Pellaeon69187 Jedi Master star 5

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    The ending. That was big. But it wasnt in the movie.
     
  16. TK7771

    TK7771 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Yeah,but I dont think thats it.I'm gonna have to reread the books now.
     
  17. Crix-Madine

    Crix-Madine Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    If you're thinking what I'm thinking, 'it' will be in the begining of Return of the King.

    With her...

    If we are thinking of the same thing...
     
  18. TK7771

    TK7771 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    No,I know its not "she" that Gollum spoke of.I know thats not til Return of the King.I'm sure it will come to me,I need some sleep first tho.
     
  19. Grand Admiral Reese

    Grand Admiral Reese Jedi Knight star 6

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    Lots of Entish stuff was cut. I'm sure a lot of it'll be there on the SE DVD.
     
  20. Crix-Madine

    Crix-Madine Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    But they will not be too.......hasty.....
     
  21. Pellaeon69187

    Pellaeon69187 Jedi Master star 5

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    Yeah, the Extended Ent edition will have 63 and a half hours of an Ent conversation.
     
  22. TIEace

    TIEace Jedi Knight star 5

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    HeHe :)

    If you compare the book and the movie, they don't even compare to each other.

    However, the movie was awesome! There are a couple of fanatics at my school who say it was decent, but that it was trash. If they can find a better adaptation, then be my guest.
     
  23. sith_lord21

    sith_lord21 Jedi Youngling star 4

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    the ttt game is awesome!!! legolas fires his bow so fast
     
  24. Grand Admiral Reese

    Grand Admiral Reese Jedi Knight star 6

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    I've really got to get that game....
     
  25. TIEace

    TIEace Jedi Knight star 5

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    I can't wait until the Cube version comes out.

    Unless it's already out...
     
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