Sméagol
Sméagol is a fictional character from J.R.R.
Tolkien's *The Lord of the Rings*, the original hobbit-like identity of the creature who becomes Gollum after centuries of possession by the One Ring.
The name represents his uncorrupted self, and Tolkien uses the dual identity to dramatize the Ring's corrupting influence—Sméagol and Gollum often argue as split personalities.
In broader usage, invoking Sméagol (rather than Gollum) suggests someone's better nature struggling against darker impulses: His Sméagol side wanted to help, but Gollum won out.
Artifact binding all others
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- possessionState of owning
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- transformationThorough change in form
degradation · longevity · withering · isolation · murder · coveting · craving · compulsion
- Middle-earthFantasy world with hobbits
- The Two TowersTrilogy's central book
- J.R.R. TolkienFantasy literature's foundational author
- MordorVolcanic evil kingdom
The Lord of the Rings · Andy Serkis · Peter Jackson · Shelob · Mount Doom · Frodo · Sam · motion-capture
Sly, scheming cleverness
- sneakyStealthily deceptive
- betrayalBreaking of trust
- guileSly, strategic dishonesty
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
manipulation · scheming · treachery · Shelob · guide · duplicity · luring · trap
- schizophreniaPsychotic disorder with delusions
- alter-egoAlternate version of oneself
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- conflictOpposition between parties
conscience · corruption · innocence · identity · fragmentation · voice · self-talk · suppression
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- redemptionRecovery or moral restoration
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
- compassionConcern for others' distress
Gandalf · sparing · trust · second-chance · humanity · tragedy · sadness · pathos
One Ring
Artifact binding all others
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- possessionState of owning
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
transformation · degradation · longevity · withering · isolation · murder · coveting · craving · compulsion · dependency
Gollum
- Middle-earthFantasy world with hobbits
- The Two TowersTrilogy's central book
- J.R.R. TolkienFantasy literature's foundational author
The Lord of the Rings · Andy Serkis · Peter Jackson · Mordor · Shelob · Mount Doom · Frodo · Sam · motion-capture · CGI
cunning
Sly, scheming cleverness
deception · manipulation · scheming · treachery · Shelob · guide · duplicity · luring · trap · plotting
Gollum
- schizophreniaPsychotic disorder with delusions
- alter-egoAlternate version of oneself
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
conflict · conscience · corruption · innocence · identity · fragmentation · voice · self-talk · suppression · dominance
Frodo
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- redemptionRecovery or moral restoration
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
Gandalf · compassion · sparing · trust · second-chance · humanity · tragedy · sadness · pathos · victim
SméagolGollum