Flaws

[manaratowen]

Sam was Bilbo's gardener, he took care of his fieldly matters and was treated kindly by the Bagginses at Bag End. He was also given lessons by Bilbo himself.
Also we see Sam's family doesn't have money or it seems much education, (other than the 'wisdom' of the Gaffer)and he feels 'responsible' for Frodo. I know that Gandalf set a task for Sam, but maybe because Frodo and Bilbo took such kindness to Sam and gave him an education and friendship that is why we see loyalty and commitment. Sam acts like Frodo is some sort of master over him, but Frodo is not actually and looks on him as a friend and an equal. Maybe I am the only one that sees this. Me and my analytical mind

this is so the way i saw the relationship. it does seem odd in todays terms, but in thoses days and times, it was very much the "in thing", for lack of a better term.