Gollum
Gollum is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium. He is a former Hobbit-like being associated with prolonged possession of the One Ring and with internal division between conflicting identities.
Gollum is discussed in literary studies, fantasy literature analysis, and interpretations of corruption, addiction, and narrative duality in Tolkien’s work.
Status
Gollum’s role is examined in relation to themes of moral degradation, dependence on power, and the persistence of agency under constraint. Interpretations consider his function as both guide and obstacle within the narrative structure.