Be more like Sam Gamgee

"But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you. That meant something. Even if you were too small to understand why. But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back only they didn’t. Because they were holding on to something. That there’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for"
-Sam Gamgee LOTR-


I am a big fan of J.R.R Tolkien. I have read his books for so many times. I bought his books when I was in Junior High School with my own savings. Before my bf started collecting books, I have done it since I was in Junior High School for J.R.R Tolkien books.

When I was a kid, my favorite character in LOTR is always Aragorn, you know mainly because he is brave and humble (even though he is a king legitimate heir, he didn't want to be a king because he's afraid he will follow his father's way) and very capable using his swords, and very adventurous, blablablabla. Yes I love Aragorn, and always fantasize about him.

But back at that time, I have never put many thoughts about Sam Gamgee. Never. Maybe because he is described as fat hobbit and his professions is only Frodo's gardener. How shallow I am when I was a kid.

But after I watched LOTR again last month (maybe for 10 times repetitions in my life), I found that Sam Gamgee's character is very noble and wonderful. He is not a king or hero's descendant. He's only a gardener. But as Frodo said at the end of the story, Frodo will never be able to go that far to destroy the Ring, without Sam Gamgee.

Sam Gamgee is like the most loyal friend and companion that you want to have. He is very devoted to help Frodo in his mission. He is true, humble, but also brave and throughout the story, he show great deal of courage and heroism.
When Frodo had doubts about their mission, Sam said the quotes in above article. He said to Frodo, the great characters in the stories never turn back, because they know that there are some in this world  and it's worth to fighting for.
 What a great thinking!

When Frodo doubted him and banished him, he still followed Frodo and fought bravely against the big spider and the orcs to save Frodo.

When Sam have to be a ring bearer for a very short period because he thought Frodo is dead, without showing hesitation he gave the ring back to Frodo which show great character.

When Frodo almost gave up to destroy the ring, Sam always encourages him. Always. When Frodo cannot walk anymore to Mount Doom, Sam carried him on his back.

I hope, I can be more like Sam the Brave. True, loyal, kind, humble, brave human being. Never have desire for glory or treasure, simply wants to be have a wonderful adventure  with his friends, help to save the world, and come back to his home to meet the love of his life.