Interesting thread with some good points, but unfortunatly it has too much 'movie' in it. It would be nice to once again have book discussions on what is actually in the book without movie interjections.
I think Toms handling of the ring was to show his oddity in its lack of effect on him, so wouldn't really be a "ringbearer". Also, Frodo's willingness to give it to Tom was an oddity too.
Sam is definitly a ringbearer since he used it to gain access to Cirith Ungol unseen.
Lots of good thoughts on this to be had.
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