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While Gollum is portrayed as a character who deserves pity, he is also depicted with inherent malevolence that makes total redemption a daunting prospect. His tragic downfall serves as a thematic exploration of the struggle between inherent good and evil, revealing that redemption must at times contend with the darker aspects of a character's psyche.
Despite the tragic elements of his arc, Gollum is undeniably crucial to the narrative of the War of the Ring. His obsession with the Ring ultimately leads him to Mount Doom, where, through a series of convoluted events, he inadvertently facilitates its destruction. Thus, even in his failures, Gollum plays a significant role in the overarching battle against evil.