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After Sam took the Ring from Frodo when he thought he had died, Sam intended to complete the mission by himself. It’s amazingly sweet and innocent that of all the things to be tempted with, it was a garden that Sauron stood the best chance with when trying to seduce Sam. When Sam wore the Ring, Sauron tried to tempt him with visions of a big and beautiful garden all to himself, but Sam resisted. This shows how even if Sam wore the Ring occasionally, he would be able to resist the temptation of power or prosperity it offered. He was able to avoid being spotted in Mordor, because even though the Eye of Mordor was “searching, trying to pierce the shadows that it had made for its own defense,” those shadows “now hindered it in its unquiet and doubt.” At one point, Sam even put the Ring on for no apparent reason, but as soon as he did, he was renewed with energy to keep going and took it off again. Sam never put on the Ring in the movies, but in the books, he actually carried the Ring for two days, even putting in on a few times to hide from Orcs. He gave up the Ring with little more than a thought, which means the Ring may not have much influence over Sam. He only is in the possession of the Ring for what seems like a mere hour or two, but when Frodo tells him to give him back the Ring, Sam struggles with handing it over-but only briefly, and this was only in the movies. In The Return of the King, Sam carries the Ring after he believes Frodo to be dead at the hands-or legs-of the giant spider Shelob. This is why Sam has such great love for Frodo, and he for Sam as well. This is why he calls Frodo “Mr.” Relationships between middle-class families and their “servants” (for lack of a better word) who were of the working class were very strong and rooted in love and friendship. Sam is Frodo’s gardener, but also a servant of other needs.
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Sam can be seen as the third or “working class” where Frodo is more wealthy, most likely of the upper-middle class. Tolkien’s background and surrounding life growing up was Britain in the 20th century, when there was a class-divided society.
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Viewers even end the movie trilogy with Sam when he finally gets home, much like a war hero finally returning home. Because of his strong desire to do good by others, would he have been able to carry the Ring as the sole Ring Bearer? Though Frodo is the protagonist of the story, Sam is the hero of the story. Though he loves his home and those he left behind, Sam goes forward anyway. This shows how Sam can sense the importance of his role in the quest, and won’t let anyone or anything stop him or send him home. RELATED: LOTR: Why Doesn't Sauron Turn Invisible When He Puts On The Ring? He says, “it isn't to see Elves now, nor dragons, nor mountains, that I want – I don't rightly know what I want: but I have something to do before the end, and it lies ahead, not in the Shire.” Sam is quoted in The Fellowship of the Ring book, saying how he knows the road he and The Fellowship takes will be dangerous, long, and dark, but he still won’t turn back. Sam has a strong desire for the simple things in life, but he goes on the quest with Frodo-even though he could have turned back at Rivendale-not for any personal gain, but for the sake of others and out of the goodness of his heart. Sam played such a crucial role in the quest of The Lord of the Rings, that many ask what would happen if he was the Ring Bearer instead of Frodo Baggins. And without Sam’s love and protection over Frodo, the quest to destroy the Ring might have ended in tragedy. Not to mention, his bravery outmatches the other Hobbits except for maybe Frodo (at times). It is hard to find anything to complain about when it comes to Sam-he’s a loyal friend, simple, pure of heart, and one with nature. Of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, probably the most beloved character in the story that many claim as their favorite would be Samwise Gamgee.