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To show how evil can devour the whole goodness of a person's being, leaving only the shell that is of memories past of what that person used to be. Plus, I think Tolkien wanted to portray how blind empathy from a cariing person can be taken advantage of by another whose deceptive ways dominate the relationship.

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Tolkien may have chosen to show Gollum's soft side to highlight the complexity of his character and to emphasize themes of redemption and the battle between good and evil. By revealing Gollum's vulnerability and moments of compassion, Tolkien adds depth to the character and challenges readers to consider the possibility of redemption for even the most corrupted beings.

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