Why couldn t Sam carry the Ring?

As for Sam, his resistance likely has to do with his innate goodness and loyalty. His love for Frodo helped him to overcome the pull of the Ring and his inner pureness was never fully pierced by the Ring.

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Could Samwise have carried the Ring?

Other than Frodo, Sam was probably the best member of the Fellowship to bear the Ring. Yet, it was still too much to handle. Judging by the Ring's quick impact on him, it's unlikely Sam would've been able to destroy it.

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Why is Sam not considered a Ring bearer?

He had proven to be quite immune to the Ring`s temptation. He is also the oldest of the 4 Hobbits, the bravest, the most learned and the wisest. Also, Frodo wasn't selected. He took the burden on his own.

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Why did Frodo carry the Ring and not Sam?

Sam was not the Ring bearer because he was not strong enough to make the journey with Frodo and the rest of the Fellowship of the Ring. He felt that he would be a burden to Frodo and could not fulfill his role in the mission.

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What would happen if Sam carried the Ring?

It is only by chance (since they spared Gollum's life) that the Ring was destroyed. If Sam had carried the Ring, then based on what happens in the books, he would have been able to resist the temptation the Ring offered and throw the Ring into the fires with little to no hesitation.

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Should Sam have been the Ring-bearer?

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Would Frodo have made it without Sam?

Samwise Gamgee is the hero of The Lord of the Rings. Frodo had to carry the burden of the One Ring, but he would never have made it to Mount Doom without Sam. Sam remained positive until the very end.

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What happens to Sam after the Ring is destroyed?

Following the War of the Ring, Sam returned to the Shire and his role as gardener, helping to replant the trees which had been destroyed while he was away. He was elected Mayor of the Shire for seven consecutive terms.

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Why did the Ring not corrupt Bilbo?

The first is that Bilbo is a hobbit, and as such, is particularly difficult to manipulate or corrupt. Hobbits have a natural resistance to the influence of the ring, because they are fully content in their simple lives and have no desires for power or war.

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Why is Frodo immune to the Ring?

Hobbits are simple creatures and do not wish for much, so there is nothing for the Ring to use against a hobbit. Frodo is the hobbit that is corrupted the most next to Gollum and Bilbo, which is why he is unable to throw the Ring into the fire.

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Did Sam ever see Frodo again?

Does Sam ever see Frodo again? Yes, Sam eventually gets to visit Frodo again in the Undying Lands after the destruction of the One Ring. Sam is among the Fellowship of the Ring members who set sail from the Grey Havens to the Undying Lands, along with Frodo, Bilbo, Galadriel, Elrond and Gandalf.

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Why isn t Aragorn tempted by the Ring?

It's a constant reminder to Aragorn of his family history; his hesitation to take the ring from Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) is a direct result of Isildur's corruption. Although Boromir ultimately falls victim to the seductive nature of the ring, Aragorn is able to defy his family history and resist his urges.

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Why can't Gandalf touch the Ring?

Though someone could start out with good intentions, the Ring would eventually corrupt them. And that is why Gandalf can't touch it. He is afraid that if he did, it would corrupt him and make him just as bad as Sauron since Sauron put so much of himself and his evil into the One Ring.

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Who brings the rings if no ring bearer?

The Best Man or the Maid of Honor

Tradition dictates that the best man holds both wedding rings before the ceremony. Of course, if you feel more comfortable giving the rings to the maid of honor (or another member of the wedding party), go ahead and pass it off to someone you trust.

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Was Samwise Gamgee ever tempted by the Ring?

Sam does take the Ring for the right reason, to keep it out of orc hands at Cirith Ungol, but again his own weakness tempts him to keep and wield the Ring — even to challenge the Dark Lord.

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Could Gandalf have carried the Ring?

If he did, the people of Middle Earth would stand no chance against Sauron, leading to a very tragic ending. In theory, Gandalf could have taken the Ring, but it likely would have ended in the Ring corrupting him before he could destroy it.

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Could Aragorn have carried the Ring?

No, it would have corrupted him. The thing with Hobbits is that they enjoy simplicity and don't seek out fame, power, riches, or glory. Aragorn may have ben able to resist the ring long enough to let Frodo go, but it would have corrupted him eventually.

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Why was Arwen's life tied to the Ring?

Arwen isn't necessarily dying because of the Ring, but now that she is mortal, she is dying through the slow decaying of time. Arwen also faces the same fate as all those in Middle Earth should the Ring Bearer fail his mission. So in that way, her fate is tied to the Ring.

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Why did Frodo never heal?

It was a wound that would never truly heal, given its poisonous nature plus Frodo's nagging realization of his failure in Mount Doom as well as his pining for the Ring. The effect was as much psychological as physical. The destruction of the Witch-king wouldn't have just magically eliminated these conditions.

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Why does the Ring turn you invisible?

In the spiritual world, beings are invisible to those in the physical world. This is why Isildur, Bilbo, and Frodo become invisible when they wear the Ring—because they are no longer in the physical world. As Olsen said, Sauron does not have a real body, so he is not affected in the same way.

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Why was the One Ring so powerful?

While the previous 19 rings were crafted with the help of the Elves, the final ring, the 'One Ring to rule them all,' was crafted by Sauron alone; with the ability to dominate the other rings, the One Ring was made with some of Sauron's own power, in order to make it more powerful.

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Why couldn't the Eagles fly Frodo to Mordor?

The Fellowship can't ride eagles to Mordor because of the giant, flying snake-dragon monsters ridden by One-Ring-sensing warrior kings and their half-mile-wide aura of fear.

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Is Gandalf the White Immortal?

He is associated with fire; his ring of power is Narya, the Ring of Fire. As such, he delights in fireworks to entertain the hobbits of the Shire, while in great need he uses fire as a weapon. As one of the Maiar, he is an immortal spirit from Valinor, but his physical body can be killed.

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Why does Sam call him Mr Frodo?

“Mister Frodo” is Sam's way of showing respect to his employer. There is no question that Sam is being respectful toward Frodo but the Shire's aristocratic hierarchy is often overlooked by readers, no doubt because Tolkien rarely mentions it.

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How old was Frodo when he died?

Frodo and Bilbo were comfortable and well off until T.A. 3001. At this time, Bilbo threw an enormous party to celebrate his 111th birthday, and Frodo's 33rd, the date of Frodo's coming of age. At this party Bilbo gave his farewell speech, and made his long-planned "disappearance" and withdrawal from the Shire.

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Did Sam and Frodo kiss?

They kiss at least four times; another time, it's specified that they don't kiss, which has interesting implications. And when they return to the Shire, Sam moves into Bag End with Frodo — no longer a servant, but an equal and a constant companion.

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