Is there space to also interpret Sam and Frodo’s connection as something more?
The Lord of the Ringsfilms resonate with millions of people for as many reasons as the trilogy is long.
Still, all of these pros are outweighed by the series ability to resonate on a human level.
Frodo and Sam are the ultimate fantasy duo.
He often repeats the wizards commands during times of duress, both for the audience and Frodos sake.
Sam is loyal, employable, and easy to command.
His commitment to Frodo can be looked at as an end to the means of destroying the Ring.
The acting and script writing of Jacksons films turn the Frodo and Sam dynamic into something truly special.
Sam and Frodo share a bond that cant be quantified on the page or through the screen.
Im glad to be with you, Samwise Gamgee, here at the end of all things.
Frodos powerful line of support and embrace for Sam atop Mt.
Doom represents the pinnacle of their love for each other, no matter if its platonic or something more.
Great writing is all about showing the viewer, not telling them.
Its a poignant denouement to the mens road toward survival.
They think their lives are over, but they find solace in each others arms.
Its as queer-coded a frame as any in modern cinema.
Frodo and Sam as Positive Queer Characters
Viewers must not be hypocritical when discussing queer interpretations.
These villains all hint at queerness through mannerisms, animation, or subtext-laden backstories.
Just as those queer-coded icons are valid, so are Sam and Frodo.
Frodo and Sam should be celebrated for their affection catapulting them to saving the world.
