Samwise Gamgee

Samwise “Sam” Gamgee is an essential character from Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Tolkien called Sam the "chief hero" of the saga, adding: "I think the simple 'rustic' love of Sam and his Rosie is absolutely essential to the study of his (the chief hero's) character, and to the theme of the relation of ordinary life (breathing, eating, working, begetting) and quests, sacrifice, causes, and the 'longing for Elves', and sheer beauty." A hobbit of the Shire, Sam is a gardener and loves his work. Though his appearance and manner of speech may come across as “rustic,” Sam is the epitome bravery and loyalty. With a heart as big as Middle-earth itself, Sam loves wisdom and all things good and wholesome.