Favorite Hero

Sam

Departure:

I chose Sam (Lord of the Rings) for my hero. His call to adventure is a bit unique because he’s actually forced to start his with Frodo. He doesn’t really want to but Gandalf doesn’t really give him a choice. There first adventure is to get the Ring to the Elves stronghold and a long that path Sam almost turns back because he’s never ventured father than the wheat field. Frodo  After they get to the Elves Stronghold Frodo decides to take the Ring to Mordor and knowing Frodo can’t go a lone Sam bravely volunteers to go with him. Near the end of their journey Frodo tells Sam to leave him and go back home. Discouraged Sam listens but knowing once again he has an obligation towards Frodo and his promise to Gandalf he rushes back to save Frodo once again risking his life when he could have easily walked away.

Initiation:

Sam makes few mistakes through his journey. He does however show a lack of confidence through most of the story and there is a slight hesitation in him to give the Ring back to Frodo. He also at one point starts to trust Golem a little too much which eventually leads to Frodo’s capture. Sam meets with the Elfish Queen in the Forbidden Forest where he is confronted with emotions he was not ready for. At the end of their journey Frodo is not able to throw away the Ring which destroys Sam on the inside as well. His whole purpose was to protect Frodo and now he has let him stray into the most evil place of all. As they realize they will die soon Sam starts to remember his old life and the regret of never talking to the girl of his dreams. This is where his metamorphosis finally ends and his new life begins.

Return:

Life returns to normal for the most part. Sam however has come back with this new confidence and wisdom that few could even imagine possible. He finally talks to the girl and they get married. His stories will slowly turn into ancient myths that few people will believe true. But as everything seems to fall into place his most valued friend that he risked his life for on multiple occasions has to leave. This hurts him deeply but he knows Frodo has to go. For his ultimate sacrifice Sam is blessed with a life of leisure and peace but his wound will never heal.