[Mithuial]

I do love the part in the book when Sam is contemplating his role now that Frodo (not really) is dead. I love the idea of a hobbit as simple and honest and pure hearted as Sam carrying on the quest. I love his thoughts there about Samwise the Great. They seem so humorous when you read them, but truly when you look into Sam's thoughts and see him shake off these desires to continue the quest for Frodo. This little hobbit was about to take on the hardest task imaginable out of pure love and devotion. Just think of that. who but a hobbit? Frodo was meant to be the bearer, that's clear, adn what Tolkien did, I might add, using Gollum to ultimately end evil was brilliant, but I do think that if Frodo had actually died, Sam would've made an excellent Ringbearer. I don't know if he could've withstood the final test as Frodo did not, but I have much faith in his pure heart. I love Sam!