Smeagol/Gollum (The Lord of the Rings)

Smeagol, also known as Gollum, is a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." Originally a Hobbit-like creature, Smeagol transforms into Gollum after finding the One Ring, which grants him long life but corrupts his mind. This duality symbolizes his internal struggle between his original, innocent self and the sinister, obsessive nature fueled by the Ring. Gollum is both a tragic figure and a pivotal character in the story, illustrating themes of addiction, loss, and the search for redemption as he seeks possession of the Ring while grappling with the consequences of its power.