Frodo sam gay

Near the end of the book, Sam marries Rosie Cotton with Frodo’s encouragement (after dithering, because he wants to live with Frodo but also wants to start a family), and all three of them. Frodo and Sam were more serious, sensitive people, often quite moved by the beauty and emotion around them. Merry and Pippin, while amazing characters in their own right, were less “Elvish” as Sam would say.

While they share an undeniably deep bond, it’s never explicitly stated that Frodo is romantically in love with Sam. Their connection seems rooted in mutual trust, understanding, and shared experiences. Frodo and Sam. (New Line Cinema) Within the series there are several queer-coded relationships that have gained huge traction in the LGBTQ+ community – not least that between Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee.

In the source material, Frodo and Sam are both hobbits thrust into the greatest quest of their life as they start on their journey to. Frodo and Sam sit in front of Aragorn on their boat, obviously the gayest of log flume formations. Galadriel gives Sam bondage rope, and Frodo glow-in-the-dark vodka, when they leave Lothlorien. Despite their timelessness, the emotional connection and intimate interactions between Frodo and Sam have driven many to ascribe homosexual undertones into the story.

The internet is flooded with progressive theories, memes, articles, and videos supporting such nonsense. 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.

To state my point in the positive: the bond between Frodo and Sam is a worthy demonstration of biblical masculinity. In fact, I think the average modern American male would benefit from an examination of the sexuality and masculinity of Frodo and Sam. Doom and have it destroyed. Doom also happens to be deep within enemy territory. Helping him in his adventure is his longtime friend, and gardener, Samwise Gamgee.

frodo and sam relationship

Despite other friends and helpers, for much of the perilous journey, the two are alone. They endure all kinds of mental, emotional, and bodily privations. In doing so, they become exceptionally close. Worn down almost to death, the experiences they share create a deep and intimate bond. They frequently comment on how much one loves and depends on the other.

There are times when they hug. There is even a moment when they hold hands. I actually think this is something films handle rather well. Although Sam is, technically speaking, a supporting character in the tale, he remains a favorite for many Lord of the Rings fans. He is loyal, genuine, noble, selfless, and courageous. But for the many ways one could describe Samwise, gay is not one of them.

The same is true for Frodo. He is moral, kind, and swelling with integrity. Each cares more for the other than they do for themselves. What may be mistaken for homosexual behavior and fodder for childish internet jokes is, in fact, something from which many men could benefit. This is horrifically grievous and seeps far beyond how one might interpret a novel. Our wives, children, friends, and churches undoubtedly suffer because an entire generation of men is emotionally stunted and unable to develop deep, meaningful relationships.

In a world that so desperately needs strong, masculine men, we have very few. Their relationship is atypical to that of the American cultural male stereotype. While perhaps motivated by different goals, Sam and Frodo share an authentic desire for what is good and moral. As the Ring tears apart Frodo, Sam seeks ways to encourage his Master and friend.

Driven by a love and friendship, Sam even goes as far as carry his friend up a mountain when Frodo no longer possesses the strength to even walk. For Tolkien, who fought in the bloody trench-warfare of World War 1, friendship, loyalty, companionship, and courage were paramount. The person next to you was all you really had.

You can see this deep comradery he shared echoed in Frodo and Sam.