Question

Why did Gandalf refuse to take the ring when Frodo offered it to him?
Is it because he knew it would gain power over him and make him become like the Dark Lord?

Answer 1

Explanation:

When, despairing of his ability to destroy the Ring, Frodo offers it to Gandalf, the wizard immediately refuses because he recognizes the danger: "the way of the Ring to my heart is through pity, pity for weakness and the desire of strength to do good." Because the Ring is evil, the wizard knows that any attempt to ...