Samwise

Samwise Gamgee, commonly called Sam or Samwise, is a fictional hobbit from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. He is a gardener from the Shire and a member of the Gamgee family who becomes a central ally to Frodo Baggins on the Quest of the Ring. As a member of the Fellowship of the Ring, Sam accompanies Frodo from the Shire to the mountains and ultimately to Mount Doom, where the One Ring is destroyed.

Throughout the journey, Sam serves as Frodo's closest companion and emotional anchor. He displays steadfast loyalty, practical resourcefulness, and quiet courage, often tending to the group's needs, cooking, and maintaining morale. He safety-nets and shields Frodo from despair and danger, and his determined perseverance helps the pair navigate perilous terrain and adversaries. He also exhibits notable bravery in moments of crisis and plays a crucial role in ensuring the Ring-bearer continues the mission when hope seems dim.

In Peter Jackson's film adaptations, Sam is portrayed by actor Sean Astin. In Tolkien’s later writings and Appendices, Sam returns to the Shire after the War of the Ring, marries Rosie Cotton, and becomes a respected leader. He and Rosie have several children, including a daughter named Elanor, and Sam serves as Mayor of the Shire for seven terms. Samwise's character is widely regarded as a symbol of loyalty, humility, and resilience.