The True Hero of The Lord of the Rings - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

samrohan · 09-03-2003, 06:39 AM

I could not agree more with you about Sam, he is a strong character though seemingly playing a supporting role to Frodo, he is a hidden force and is one of the main reasons why the ending ended in that way.
I would not call him the Lord of the Rings, especially not to his face. He would certainly disapprove and become all shy.

The true Lord of the Rings is without doubt Sauron and the true hero is none other than the nine members of the fellowship, as they all have character and participate in their different way to the good of the trilogy.

I think however that Tolkien painted Frodo as the true hero of the story and so be it....

09-03-2003, 06:39 AM	#24
samrohan Wight Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Touring Minas Tirith with Gimli and Legolas Posts: 107	I could not agree more with you about Sam, he is a strong character though seemingly playing a supporting role to Frodo, he is a hidden force and is one of the main reasons why the ending ended in that way. I would not call him the Lord of the Rings, especially not to his face. He would certainly disapprove and become all shy. The true Lord of the Rings is without doubt Sauron and the true hero is none other than the nine members of the fellowship, as they all have character and participate in their different way to the good of the trilogy. I think however that Tolkien painted Frodo as the true hero of the story and so be it.... __________________ I can't believe I have not watched the return of the king yet.