--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think that Gollum is really the…" description: "\"I think that Gollum is really the character who is a very human character, and he's very flawed, like most humans are, and has good and bad sides.\" — A..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f4/andy-serkis-1548_bad_i-think-that-gollum-is-really-the-charac_48298.jpg" --- # I think that Gollum is really the character who is a very… ![“I think that Gollum is really the character who is a very human character, and he's very flawed, like most humans are, and has good and bad sides.” quote by Andy Serkis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f4/andy-serkis-1548_bad_i-think-that-gollum-is-really-the-charac_48298.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f4/andy-serkis-1548_bad_i-think-that-gollum-is-really-the-charac_48298.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f4/andy-serkis-1548_bad_i-think-that-gollum-is-really-the-charac_48298.jpg) > “I think that Gollum is really the character who is a very human character, and he's very flawed, like most humans are, and has good and bad sides.” [Andy Serkis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andy-serkis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Gollum embodies the duality of human nature, showing that even the most monstrous beings possess relatable flaws and virtues. **In simple terms:** Human duality in a monster. Key Takeaway Monsters reflect human complexity. 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