I
have a soft spot for supporting characters—they never get the praise they
deserve. Without the grounding supporting character, our heroes would wander
around angsty and aimless.
This
was an easy pick for me. My favorite supporting character of all time is
Samwise Gamgee. He’s amazing! Sam completely encompasses this idea—the best
supporting character’s really a hero in disguise.
Why
I love Sam
- Loyal—Sam defines this word. He never wavers in his loyalty. He would die for Frodo. I’m sure he thought at times he would.
- Brave—He fights again and again, even when hobbits are not known for their bravery.
- Supportive—I love Frodo, but without Sam everything would have been lost.
- Determined—He NEVER gives up. Frodo is getting into the Mount of Doom—even if Sam has to carry him!
- Funny—Sam makes me laugh, and that’s always a plus.
- Chief—Sam is always cooking :) I want to travel Middle Earth with someone who will make me dinner. I wonder if my kids would be so picky if Sam cooked them dinner?
I
have another funny reason why I love Sam. The actor Sean Astin looks a little
like my husband J When my hubby was growing up in California
people used to think he was Sean Astin. LOL!
Got
any favorite supporting characters? If you want to check out the other entries
in Deana and Emily’s Killer Characters Blogfest—click here. Come back Wednesday
for Killer Characters: Protagonists.
-Angie
22 comments:
How funny! They do look a little bit alike. I love Sean Astin from his Goonie days. (one of my fave movies)
But i couldn't agree more about Samwise. He is the glue that holds Frodo and the quest together. He's my fave from the story, and I even named my son Sam. ;) Really, Frodo is nothing without Sam. Sam is the real hero, and I love that Tolkien went that direction with the story. It's an unexpected twist the reader has to "read" into.
Aaawwwwwwww--SAM!!! Why didn't I think of him? He's THE supporting character, best one ever!! He's extraordinary in so many ways, and you pinned it down so well: his loyalty, his undying love for Frodo, his humor--man, the comic relief he brings is brilliant--AND his hearty appetite. Excellent choice!
I LOVE Sam! I'm going to have to agree with yoyuu on this one completely:) And how can you not pick one that when brought to life looks like your hubby:)
LOL! I went with Sam as well! Because he is AWESOME. Although, in my head, he had to fight it out with Ron Weasley. I think Ron will feature heavily today as well.
I have to agree with you on this one. I complain to my bloke every time we watch that Sam is the real hero, and he just doesn't get the credit he deserves :-)
Lol, I guess I missed the memo about the Killer Characters Blogfest since I posted about all my favs last week! Including the awesome Sam! Great post!
I thought about picking Sam! I love him, such a great character. Frodo wouldn't have made it very far without Sam.
I loved Sam in LOTR! Sometimes the secondary characters are the best ones.
Samwise Gamgee is truly one of the best supporting characters of all time. I enjoyed reading your explanation for why you chose him, very detailed. Great job!
Oh, I love Sam. He is awesome!! And you did a great job!
Oh, I love Samwise. he's the kind of hobbit that you want at your back. Is it true, I wonder, that JRT based his character on his own batman in WWI?
love your pick! and great, worthy supporting character traits =)
I'm so with you on Sam - in fact Sam IS the hero of the story, I think!! And I do see the resemblance....good choice.
Oh, how funny, there is definitely a resemblance between your husband and Sean Astin! :)
This is a great choice, and you described everything that is so wonderful about Sam. Great to discover your blog through the Hop! :)
Fabulous choice Angie - and even more so since he looks like your hubby! How cool is that? Sam really is a wonderful character and support to Frodo. The book or journey would not be the same without him!
I loved Sam--he bailed Frodo out so many times! He was a wonderful character. And I'm sure hubs is, too!
Fancy that, I picked Sam too. You have a great mind ^_~
Hah! I love the side-by-side pics...
And Sam is a great character - really, like you said, more of a hero than a supporter :)
Everyone needs a Sam. :)
Okay, so yeah, I hadn't fully thought of Sam as the supporting character since I had etched him in my mind's eye as the other half of Frodo. So I adore you picked him. YAY!!
Awesome choice. I LOVE Sam!!! :D He is a great character. One of my favorites in the Lord of the Rings. Besides my boyfriend Legolas. And Aragorn. ;)
Great choice and really how could you not pick someone who looks just like your hubby
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