[akhtene]

Viewing Frodo and Sam as 'master' and 'servant' (in this order) I think is just to name their social relations. From this point of view I'd prefer to be in Frodo's place.

But in another aspect it's Sam who is really the MASTER of his fate as he makes his choice and does what he most want doing, that is accompanying Frodo, helping him, saving him etc. Frodo on the other hand SERVES the world, bearing a tremendous burdain and tremendous responsibility imposed on him by his fate,the Wise and his sense of duty. Having this in mind I just don't think I'd cope as Frodo.