Why did Gollum not become a ringwraith?

Gollum had the One Ring for a long time before the events of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. It deeply affected him, changing both his mind and his body. However, he did not become a wraith like the Nazgûl. They sensed when he created the One Ring and took off their Rings of Power.

What does Gandalf say about the fate of Gollum?

I wish none of this had happened. ‘ Gandalf: ‘So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.

What did Gandalf believe about Gollum not being killed yet?

Gandalf realizes that Gollum has a too important part in the fate of the Ring to be slain. This point is besides the point of pity. Pity does not only have a value in itself, but is also a mean to something greater. Gandalf senses this, although not even the wise can see all ends.

Why did Gollum stop wearing the ring?

It was quite clear that Gollum/Smeagol had a strong attachment to the ring, and it had corrupted his mind quite strongly.

Why does the elf rope burn Gollum?

The Lord of the Rings film trilogy Later on in the movie, The Two Towers, Frodo and Sam capture and bind Gollum with it after being attacked by him in Emyn Muil. The rope burns Gollum in the book due to his dark tainted soul and body.

How did Gollum lose the ring?

Gollum had lost the Ring while squabbling with an imp goblin in the network of caves leading to the lake, though in fact it is more proper to say that the Ring abandoned Gollum, for it was known to have a will of its own. As Gandalf says later, it looks after itself, trying to get back to Sauron.

What is Gandalf’s famous quote?

A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.
“Fool of a Took!”
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What is the difference between Gandalf the GREY and Gandalf the White?

It was that resurrection that Gandalf transformed from Gandalf the Grey to Gandalf the White. By taking his title, Gandalf became the leader of the wizards and was given authority to punish Saruman. Another difference is that Gandalf the White could be harsher and applied his powers more readily.

Why does Gandalf say that it was good that Bilbo had not killed Gollum?

If Frodo had intentionally destroyed the Ring after all, it would have left no room for Grace. And this is what Gandalf meant by his reply to Frodo’s regret that Bilbo did not kill Gollum. Without Gollum, the Ring would not have been destroyed but would have been taken by Frodo, creating a new Dark Lord.

Why does Frodo protect Gollum?

Frodo is compassionate towards Gollum because he sees in him a cautionary tale of what could potentially happen to him, too. Sam is distrustful of Gollum because he sees right through him, and he knows from Gollum´s mismatching words and body language that his intentions simply cannot be good.