Sam and Frodo

[Rosa Underhill]

Thirdly: how can the fact frodo and sam come from different classes stop them from being friends? i dont see it that way at all: i find that view snobbish and narrow minded. Of coarse Sam is used to doing his duties, and thats the way it was in those days: and frodo was used to that way of life since he was young. But im sure they were great friends because, how many servents (and i am reluctant to use that term since it is so derogative) would do that for their masters- at any given time? i dont think you'd find that many.

I don't think it did stop Sam and Frodo from being friends; in fact, the master/servant relationship made their friendship stronger. And I don't see being classified as a servant as derogatory at all; I'd be downright honored to be humble enough to serve another.

I think you may be taking some of the things said a bit too personally; we're not accusing you of being one of the "lower minded" readers of Tolkien. I think many of the people who are posting (myself included) are just doing a bit of intelligent venting and explaining their reasons and frustrations for and about the issue. (I've noticed that many people share my attitude on this issure, here: it seems to upset them and they all need to explain why and how it does so.)

If I've said anything to offend you, I apologize, the_master_of_puppets. I didn't mean to upset you.