He is moral, kind, and swelling with integrity.
But for the many ways one could describe Samwise, gay is not one of them. He is loyal, genuine, noble, selfless, and courageous. Nevertheless, it this repeated behavior that has conjured up the claims of effeminacy and/or homosexuality.Īlthough Sam is, technically speaking, a supporting character in the tale, he remains a favorite for many Lord of the Rings fans. I actually think this is something films handle rather well. There is even a moment when they hold hands. They frequently comment on how much one loves and depends on the other. Worn down almost to death, the experiences they share create a deep and intimate bond. In doing so, they become exceptionally close. They endure all kinds of mental, emotional, and bodily privations. Despite other friends and helpers, for much of the perilous journey, the two are alone. Helping him in his adventure is his longtime friend, and gardener, Samwise Gamgee. Doom also happens to be deep within enemy territory. If you’re unfamiliar with the story, the fundamental premise is this: Frodo Baggins must carry a ring of immense, cosmic power to Mt. In fact, I think the average modern American male would benefit from an examination of the sexuality and masculinity of Frodo and Sam. To state my point in the positive: the bond between Frodo and Sam is a worthy demonstration of biblical masculinity. Such behavior is an indicator that our culture has become so delusional in correctly identifying biblical sexuality and masculinity, that an entire generation is missing the beauty in their emotive, platonic bond. The internet is flooded with progressive theories, memes, articles, and videos supporting such nonsense. Despite their timelessness, the emotional connection and intimate interactions between Frodo and Sam have driven many to ascribe homosexual undertones into the story. If you’ve never read the books or seen the movies, I would encourage you to do so they’re both brilliant works of narrative (although, I prefer the books) and have won dozens of awards.
Tolkien’s fantasy epic, The Lord of the Rings, and question the relationship of Frodo and Sam. All rights reserved.It’s easy for modern eyes to read J.R.R. Learn more.Ĭopyright © 2021 Impactus | Promise Keepers Canada. Used by permission of Shepherd Press, Īs an Amazon Associate, we may earn commission from qualifying purchases on Amazon.ca. Taken from A Proverbs Driven Life by Anthony Selvaggio, © 2008. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring (Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1994), 85. And at the end, as Frodo’s strength fails him, Sam literally carries Frodo on his back up the side of Mount Doom, where at last the ring can be destroyed, and Middle Earth redeemed.ġ J.R.R. Through two books of trials and dangers, Sam never wavers, continually bolstering Frodo in spirit. Out of the boldness and depth of their friendship, Sam then accompanies Frodo on their grueling journey. I am going with him, if he climbs to the Moon, and if any of those Black Riders try to stop him, they’ll have Sam Gamgee to reckon with,’ I said.” 1 Most likely neither of us will come back.” “If you don’t come back sir, then I shan’t, that’s certain,” said Sam. Here, as the two Hobbits are leaving the Shire on their grim mission to destroy the ring, Frodo says: In the hands of a master like Tolkien, such otherworldly fantasy can speak volumes about this world’s reality, and from his Hobbits we learn rich, practical, and very human lessons about true friendship. Yet a central feature of the entire epic is the extraordinary bond between Frodo and Sam. Strong friendships are seen everywhere in these books: Gandalf and Bilbo, Merry and Pippin, and Legolas and Aragorn among them. Tolkien’s classic tale in which a friendship between two Hobbits succeeds in destroying the evil Ring of Power and liberating Middle Earth. One of my favorite pieces of literature is the Lord of the Rings trilogy J.R.R. Theme of the Week: The Redemptive Power of Godly Friendshipīible Verse: “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” Proverbs 18:24
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