Gollum is a brilliant example of a tragic antagonist. He evolves constantly torn between his darker side (Gollum) and what’s left of his former self (Sméagol). He shows glimpses of loyalty and vulnerability, especially with Frodo, but his obsession with the Ring always pulls him back. In the end, he doesn’t redeem himself consciously he fails to change, and yet ironically, his failure is what saves the world. 💜