Significance Of True Sam In The Hobbit

In the lands to the West, war is brewing. The forces of the dark lord Sauron are knocking at the doorstep of man’s mightiest cities, and without aid, Minas Tirith shall be among them. We join the fellowship of the Ring once more as they are split in their quest. At Minas Tirith, Pippin and Gandalf rush to quench the fires of not only war, but of the city’s lord, as well. In the mighty kingdom of Gondor, Merry must find his true courage and use his wits to avoid being left behind once more, as Legolas, Gimli, and the true king Aragorn rush to aid Minas Tirith. However, the path is long, and many troubles are afoot. Brutal orcs, traitorous savage men, hideous creatures, and deadly machines line the battlefield, and an even greater threat

Frodo’s the heroic quest-doer, and Sam’s just an everyday gardener who’s only there for moral support.” True, Sam is just an ordinary, run-of-the-mill hobbit who enjoys ordinary, run-of-the-mill hobbit hobbies, like gardening. However, this represents a distinct reason as to why he is the main character (Shmoop Editorial Team). Throughout the latter half of the novel (the half containing Sam and Frodo’s portion of the story), Sam recalls time and time again the trivial joys and experiences back in his days at the Shire. This provides the reader with a point to relate to; Sam represents the common man, the everyday average Joe in all of us (Broadway). It is this distinction that draws attention to him throughout the novel, often steeling himself to take on seemingly impossible odds and achieving feats that should be (for the average individual) unattainable. Frodo, while he is also a hobbit in his own right, is portrayed as a higher-up; he is a member of the upper class, having earned reputation from his famed father Bilbo and note is made of his above-average wealth. Meanwhile, Sam is merely Frodo’s lowly servant, who wishes for nothing more than the safety and well-being of his master