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Lomelinde · 04-05-2002, 05:10 PM

Don't forget the often overlooked Samwise Gamgee in the LOTR. If it weren't for him,the ring probably wouldn't have been destroyed. He was a source of strength and courage for Frodo when the odds began to seem insurmountable, and carried Frodo several times, literally and figuratively.He was a wellspring of hope and a voice of reason in a dark, irrational place.Let's face it- no Sam, no ultimate obliteration of evil. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
Also, remember Turin Turambar. Although he was more of a tragic hero, and his life was one big ill-fated mess, he remained noble throughout and retained his dignity, always attempting to overcome his foibles and inner demons, even though he never did.

04-05-2002, 05:10 PM	#4
Lomelinde Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ha! Wouldn't you like to know? Posts: 80	Don't forget the often overlooked Samwise Gamgee in the LOTR. If it weren't for him,the ring probably wouldn't have been destroyed. He was a source of strength and courage for Frodo when the odds began to seem insurmountable, and carried Frodo several times, literally and figuratively.He was a wellspring of hope and a voice of reason in a dark, irrational place.Let's face it- no Sam, no ultimate obliteration of evil. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Also, remember Turin Turambar. Although he was more of a tragic hero, and his life was one big ill-fated mess, he remained noble throughout and retained his dignity, always attempting to overcome his foibles and inner demons, even though he never did. __________________ The Dwarf breathes so loud I could've shot him in the dark, drunk, blindfolded and hanging upside down from a tree.