Although many have discovered Tolkien’s universe through The Lord of the Rings films, fans of the writer’s stories know that many things are missing. And it is the case of that detail that could have changed everything.
You may have heard that the Lord of the Rings movies were bad adaptations. And perhaps he was offended by that statement, which is a direct attack on the films of his childhood. Yet, it is far from false. Peter Jackson’s films left out many details. And, to be honest, this is quite understandable. Tolkien’s books are so dense that it was impossible not to be exhaustive. But this is not a reason to remove certain parts that profoundly change the meaning of the story.…
See Pippin and Merry, for example. In the movies they are presented to us as somewhat rude pranksters. At no point do we imagine that they are part of the Shire’s equivalent of aristocracy (besides the fact that they seem to spend a lot). Nor do we get the impression that the Hobbits of the Shire are governed by any major class system.. Yet they are. And among the most prominent families of this peaceful place are the Tooks and the Brandybucks. And Frodo is also a member of the latter. So all of our favorite hobbits are of noble blood? Well, no, because that’s not the case with Sam Gamgee.
Sam and Frodo, a very special relationship
In the books, Sam is more of a member of the working class. And if he has to live with Frodo, it’s because he’s not your friend… but your employee. Indeed, this is quickly mentioned in the movies. When Sam is asked if he is Frodo’s bodyguard, he replies that he is his gardener. In truth,…
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