Reply #6: I was kidding about the world saving; it certainly was an accident

[petronius]

But I can't think of another character who started deeper in the weeds, with a tougher road, and less support, than the Sméagol personality. And he nearly made it; he failed at the end, but so did Frodo really.

None of us are going to be handed epic quests, or blessed with heroic or wizardly companions, or have ancient destinies leading us to glory. But we are going to face darkness and demons of one sort or another within ourselves - what character better to look to for guidance and inspiration than that poor little victimized but still battling hobbit from the banks of the Anduin?

:)