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Sam And Frodo Analysis

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The relationship between that of Sam and Frodo is still one that deserves to be magnified with it being such a big part within the novel. I think it is important to notice the appearance of Sam as a traveling polder. The more and more Frodo seems to rush hurriedly towards Mount Doom, the more Sam seems to be there, reining him in, reminding Frodo of his Quest and what they both came there to do. At this point in the novel it becomes clear to both Sam and Frodo that their journey is coming closer to an end, there are many beautiful moments of friendship between the two. It seems however, that the ring and its weight is wearing on Frodo, and Sam can tell that is Master is not the same, his energy is lacking. I think Sam makes …show more content…

There is much mentioned in The Return of the King such as the vastness between the lightness, and darkness within certain geographical locations. Mordor and Mount doom are described as very dark and almost empty places, dark and rocky. For example page 789 on the Hill of Erech, it is described as “empty” “Unearthly” “shadowed” “Black stoned”.
When Frodo and Sam began the entrance into Mordor making their way towards the mountain, Sam mentions a shift as light crept in through the clouds. On Page 919
“Look at it! The wind’s changed. Something’s happening. He’s not having his own way. His darkness is breaking up out in the world there. I wish I could see what’s going on!”
This is due to Theoden’s death, and his darkness gives way to light.

“As Frodo and Sam stood and gazed, the rim of light spread all along the line of the Ephel Duath..”

We see the renewed strength of Sam as they continue searching for a place to rest before they end their journey, however, as this happens Frodo continues to feel the heaviness of the Ring which makes Sam Anxious. I suppose that light can only have so much impact on the two, but in result can unbalance the weight of Good vs. Evil, giving more weight to the …show more content…

We see as good as the War is going that darkness give way to light, breaking up the Evil in the world. These effects are also seen in the weather--lightning and storm clouds. There is a moment in Battle where Eowyn is hurt very badly by a Black Rider, her shield and her arm both break. I certainly thought that Eowyn would die, however, Merry unexpectedly stabs the Black Rider. This was one of my favorite parts in this book, page 842. They all banned together and carried Eowyn to protection, this leaves the crew fired up to defend her in battle. On page 847

“For more lust of battle was on him; and he was still unscathed, and he was young, and he was king: the lord of a fell people. And lo! Even as he laughed at despair he looked out again on the black ships, and he lifted up his sword to defy them.”

When Gandalf finally arrives he sees the group and they escape to a Citadel he says, “Such deeds he loves: friend at war with friend; loyalty divided in confusion of

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