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Commercial_Ad1406 t1_j28fsfp wrote

I never understood how he was able to walk away like he did from the addiction of the ring and especially considering how long he had it. The only thing I can think is that like Samwise who wasn’t able to be swayed as much by the ring and mixed with Sauron’s power not being at its most potent.

Would be fascinated to learn from someone who has more knowledge than my surface level opinion though 😊

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lookwhosetalking t1_j28gtyd wrote

Could, arguably, the ill effects of old age quickly overcame any addictive urge for the ring? Plus the ring chose a new owner?

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Oldenlame t1_j28jvdb wrote

Bilbo didn't just drop the Ring and walk off to Rivendell. Gandalf had a role in separating The Ring from Bilbo and putting it under the control of the Council. The Ring had its own plans too.

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TheManInTheShack t1_j28zpps wrote

I’m guessing that Tolkien felt Bilbo had not been wearing the ring enough to be addicted to it to the point where he’d do that. He had the ring for a long time but wasn’t wearing it. That’s my understanding anyway.

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FinancialMinimum3922 t1_j295cg6 wrote

He was able to resist the ring because he was never in possession of it when Sauron knew it was in middle earth. Sauron was very weak for the time bilbo had the ring so the ring was less powerful and persuasive.

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