How did Gollum find the ring? And why does he love it so much?
I think he loves it so much because that's really the only thing there with him. I think he sees it as a form of protection, since it makes him invisible so he can get his food and get hide from goblins and stuff. So I think now that it's gone, he's going to have to use skill to get his food, instead of just a ring.
it was given to him as a present for his birthday (hard to imagine i know) so it has sentimental value and it was the only thing that helped him in the tunnel
How did Gollum find the ring? And why does he love it so much?
He was "given" it for his birthday present -- technically he took it from friend. He loves it because the ring has the power to seduce someone with an obsession over it.
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