Comparing The Transforming Journey Of Two Unlikely Heroes

The Transforming Journey of Two Unlikely Heroes
In the Harry Potter and Lord of the rings series, both Neville Longbottom and Samwise Gamgee start their journey as undervalued people that undergo metamorphosis evolving into heroes. At the beginning of their respective journeys, Neville and Sam are viewed as ordinary people. Both are everyday characters who rise to fulfill heroic roles, motivated by loyalty, integrity and the love for friends. When the story begins, Sam is a simple gardener, born into a family of no significance who has never stepped foot outside of his homeland, the Shire. On the other hand Neville, is introduced to the readers as the definition of ineptitude. Neville, is best described as clumsy, shy that has very low-self confidence that changes into a leader, hero and a major reason for Harry's defeat of Voldemort. Although, Sam and Neville undergo two different routes on their path to heroism; but, share similar experiences that shed light on their transformation. Both Samwise and Neville, start their journey very docile and unsure of what is to come.

Neville is the chubby, clumsy and is known for forgetting the most simplest things. Neville’s first test of character was a simple circumstance everyone comes to but many avoid, he decided to confront his friends with a difference of opinion. They wished to break the rules he wished them not to. His opinion nearly became a fact when Neville attempted to barricade the exit with his body to prevent the others from disappearing into a midnight corridor in violation of the house rules. By contrast, Sam feeling of insecurity creeps up for a moment when