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Aragorn's main task was battles and fighting. Gandalf's was advice and stability. Frodo's to destroy the ring and Sam's to support Frodo. In my opinion, out of all these the only person who did much more than that was expected of him was Sam.
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I think there is a question of just what was expected of each member of the Fellowship. On Frodo alone was any charge laid, so on him alone is there any (official) expectation. And the wise did not even know what to expect. One of the themes I particularly enjoy in LOTR is the very slow clarification of Aragorn's path. He knows he must return to Minas Tirith and fulfill the role set down for him by his lineage, but the path is not clear and is, indeed, drawn for him by circumstance in great measure. He uses the elements placed before him to greatest advantage and does more than what is expected of him, fulfilling his role more completely than he himself could ever have dreamed. Only when the Grey Company arrives and Elladan and Elrohir bring the reminder from Elrond "remember the Paths of the Dead" does he decisively take it up-the path becomes clear and Aragorn is now a clear, burning flame of purpose. This is merely one example. I believe all the members of the Fellowship do this to some extent, even poor Boromir, whose legacy is fulfilled by his brother Faramir and also by Pippin, who fights for Gondor in Boromir's memory. The moment when Pippin rises above the frightened young hobbit he was to declare himself soldier of Gondor in Denethor's service is a beautiful moment, where Pippin rises above and beyond the call laid on him and takes on the weight of responsibility to a great realm. Ah, the list could go on! But I should include Samwise the Brave, as this is his thread, nominally, but I cannot help but point out the heroism of all the Fellowship (and could branch out to others...).Sam has a terrible choice laid on him, and it would appear that he waffles after having made it--but the very process of Sam's indecision has the greatest effect possible. He saves the Ring from capture, then saves Frodo from a horrible fate! Sam has his time of aloneness and fear at the very edge of Mordor, but overcomes it partially through his love for the Elves and his call to Galadriel and also for his greater love for Frodo, who is more precious to him than any old Ring of Power anyway. Sam's strength is his love and innocent trust of the great powers of Light. He, too, goes above and beyond the call laid on him, but I wouldn't say he is the only one!
This post has rambled a bit, but I hope it has illustrated my point! Thanks for your indulgence!
Cheers,
Lyta