Stieg LarssonFrom a purely physical standpoint she didn't have a chance, but her attitude was that death was better than capitulation.
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In this quote from The Hobbit , Bilbo Baggins shows the strength of a man’s resolve when faced with a hopeless scenario. Bilbo did not wish to kill Gollum, but was willing to do so if it meant saving the life of his friend, Thorin. Bilbo did not let Gollum overpower him or make him feel weak by his own lack of strength. He gave Gollum a fair fight, and in the end the ring of power that bound them together broke. In this way, Bilbo sent Gollum from this world to a place that was less horrible than having been part of it.
Source: The Girl Who Played With Fire
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