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Karen Szklany asked this question about The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2):
Do you think if Sam was more compassionate toward Smeagol/Gollum, the creature would have been able to turn back from evil, let go of the ring, and lived a longer, more peaceful life f or the rest of his days?
Karen Szklany Now that I have read the books and seen the movies again, I have a new appreciation for the real reason Smeagol/Gollum turned back to holding contempt…mǰNow that I have read the books and seen the movies again, I have a new appreciation for the real reason Smeagol/Gollum turned back to holding contempt for "the filthy hobbitses."

It is possible that if Sam was more compassionate toward Smeagol/Gollum, the creature may have turned completely away from his evil leanings, but it wasn't just Sam who affected his outlook. Faramir required that Frodo allow Smeagol/Gollum to be held captive by the men of Gondor while they kept company together. This made Smeagol/Gollum feel betrayed by "Master Frodo" and begin looking for a way to have him destroyed and regain possession of the ring.(less)
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The Two Towers
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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