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The Complexity of Gollum in Middle-Earth
Gollum is one of the most iconic and complex characters in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth saga. He elicits a spectrum of emotions, drawing sympathy at times, while at others provoking a desire for his downfall. He embodies a dichotomy that hovers between love and hate, making it challenging to determine what a fitting end would be for him. Gollum's character is layered, representing both a victim of circumstance and a dangerous antagonist amidst the chaos of the War of the Ring.