Tolkien, being the master writer he is, was able to convey organic development towards his characters and allow the reader to invest deeply in the ones they identify the most with. Sam’s growth, as with many of the other main arcs of the story, goes a long way. Because that’s who Sam is, the optimist sidekick that will have your back and lead on, even in despair. ‘The tales that really mattered’ speech may have played differently in the books and the films, but both serve the same purpose, to uplift Frodo and himself. His humility is such, that he sometimes can become a sort of naivety, which may come deeply rooted in a subconscious indoctrination, or maybe because of psychological conditioning imposed by the society that surrounds him and his working-class background.Īll in all, Sam is a focused, incorruptible hobbit. ![]() Sam is insecure about himself, even to the last moment, even though he has then and again proven to be the better man in any room he is in. Sam’s character traits also come with relatable flaws. ![]() This over-carefulness can also go wrong, as his simple-minded mentality often misses the bigger picture when analyzing a means to an end (For example, using Gollum to reach Mordor). I’m not as blinded by my fanatism towards him. Sam is the least naive about second-guessing other people’s intentions, as one should be in a dangerous place like that and not go headfirst into anything or anyone who offers help. But also, and perhaps up there with his utmost motivator, is the hope to be able to head back and court Rosie, the local bartender.Įven though at first glance he doesn’t much look like it, Sam was the toughest hobbit of the four from the get-go, with his most street-smart experience of them all, since the other three were more accustomed to their own social bubble. Sam is a shy hobbit of modest speech that keeps himself motivated through his journey by having the hopes to be there to assist and save Frodo when needed (he is at his most cunning when Frodo is in danger), but almost as importantly, to give the Shire a chance at survival. He dreams of meeting the elves and being part of the tales that really matter. This was also fueled by his childlike dreamer qualities, which despite his simplicity and homesick nature, make him very curious about the world. His loyalty and curiosity for the world proved to be stronger than his fears, stepping above and beyond to serve his master Frodo despite this great fear of the dangers ahead, proving to be one of the bravest hobbits. It took plenty of courage for him to not run away and keep on his journey since he had always been afraid of the outer world and very lungful of the Shire. He is very aware of the task that was appointed to him. He can be quite jealous sometimes, mistrusting others, and not so open-minded.įrom the very beginning, Sam proved to be a competent ‘servant’ (as Gandalf puts him to be for Frodo). That’s not to say he is perfect with only good attributes to back him up. However, there are many other great words to describe Sam’s personality: Kind, grateful, generous, honorable, humble, always genuine, and a team player. The way he unconditionally determined to aid Frodo on his trip, and even after he is wrongfully expelled by him, he seeks a way to continue aiding on the quest to save Middle-Earth. The adjective that would best describe him is without a doubt, loyal. ![]() Sam’s humble & loyal personalityįirst of all, let’s talk a bit about Sam’s personality. ![]() If you love Lord of the Rings, don’t forget to read this analysis on the Moral Victory of the story. How he grew from a shy little hobbit to a strong-willed hero, and the best sidekick any protagonist would want by his side. I will write about his vast personality, his complete journey of growth, and his heroic acts. Either way, it’s hard to deny that Sam is a fascinating character, in the books and the movies.įor a while, I had wanted to express my love for this amazing character in some sort of form, and today I finally sat down to write this article which I want to dedicate solely to him. Now if you clicked on this article, it’s because you love Samwise Gamgee, and you love to hear new people argue about how he is the utmost hero of the LOTR saga, or maybe you just wanted to give this one a chance to convince you, or in the opposite case, to tell me how I’m completely wrong about it. A person who doesn’t mind being in the back seat, because all he wants is for the success of the greater good, not his own personal glory. A person full of pure heart and sheer will, that will push everyone around him to become a better version of themselves. However, not any Sam, but Samwise Gamgee. It’s really funny how true is that EVERYBODY needs a Sam in their lives.
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