Narration 3

Gandalf plays a significant role in the story of Frodo and the One Ring. He sets the plot in motion and is instrumental in moving the story forward. Gandalf's knowledge of Isildur's accounts leads to the discovery of the One Ring. He spares Gollum's life, knowing he has a greater role to play. Gandalf suggests taking the ring to Rivendell, showing his influence in major events. He fights off the ringwraiths to protect the hobbits and supports their journey. Ultimately, it is argued that Gandalf's plan leads to the ring's destruction in the fire, the main objective of Frodo and Sam. Now that is Frodo's case outlined, now let's set the case for the loving Grey Wizard himself, Gandalf. Though Frodo was the instrument of the tale, Gandalf is almost like the architect, as he sets the plays and plans in motion, and is most prevalent in moving the plot forward. Even at the beginning, we wouldn't have even found out the ring Frodo had would be the One Ring, after Gandalf was reading the scores and accounts of Isildur in Minas Tirith. Gandalf's significance in the story is even showcased by not killing Gollum after interrogation, knowing he would have a greater part to play before the end, and the creature definitely did. It was originally Gandalf's idea for the ring to be taken to Rivendell, again showing him manipulating and architecting the major events and plans that encompass the story. He also did all he could to support and save these journeys and plans, such as fighting off the ringwraiths before they could reach the hobbits at Aragorn, alongside the will of Elrond. Ultimately, it can be argued that it was Gandalf's plan to have the ring cast in the fire, a momentous moment in the story, setting the primary objective which Frodo and Sam would complete.