Beautiful essay. All possible interpretations of their relationship were thought-provoking and well-constructed, your style of writing is eloquent and direct, and overall, this was a very pleasant read. Anyway- as I said, beautiful essay. I look forward to reading more of your work!
Comments Showing of 72 72 new post a comment » « previous 1 2 next ». Oct 18, PM. I know I don't really know anything about the people in this group, but I was just browsing and found this group! I've recently finished the Trilogy, and am baffled by the relationship between Frodo and Sam, and all they've been through.
The Lord of the Rings films resonate with millions of people for as many reasons as the trilogy is long. The special effects are outstanding; the way the movies pluck exquisitely from the source material while carving their own path forward helps to satisfy all audiences; and director Peter Jackson immerses the viewers into a world that fully validates the high fantasy genre on the big screen. Frodo and Sam are the ultimate fantasy duo. They lean on each other emotionally in ways that are uncommon amongst straight men, especially in the Western world.
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.