Favorite ring bearer - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

12-04-2001, 05:15 AM

Who Is Your Favorite Ring Bearer Sam,Bilbo,Gollum,or Frodo

Pippin · 12-04-2001, 06:33 AM

I like em all. Bilbo was an nicer guy, Frodo was most committed, Sam was the most funny and Gollum was deliciously sneaky...
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Elrian · 12-05-2001, 02:24 AM

Frodo, he had the courage to want to volunteer to take it to Mordor, knowing he himself might be killed or inprisoned.

12-22-2001, 10:36 AM

I gotta say i liked Isildur

inglorion · 12-22-2001, 10:45 AM

Sauron, at least he knew how to use the Ring to its full extent. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Letty · 05-27-2006, 12:29 PM

Sam.Definitely Sam!

Bêthberry · 05-27-2006, 01:02 PM

Certainly not Isildur. He was most unfit for the travail, as he was heedless of advice about its nature and thoughtless about defending his men. Actually, Boromir in some ways reminds me of him. Same pride and vanity and arrogance.

narfforc · 05-27-2006, 03:00 PM

Deagol, probably the only one oblivious of what he held in his hand.

Boromir88 · 05-27-2006, 03:25 PM

narfforc, you can't forget Ole Bombadil.

Everyone forgets about Old Tom, he bore it...or wore it. But I can't say Tom because he isn't my favorite ring-bearer.

I got to go with Frodo, what this hobbit put on his shoulders and accomplished is an amazing feat that goes unrivalled.

ninja91 · 05-30-2006, 12:23 PM

gollum
my precious

Estelyn Telcontar · 06-01-2006, 01:29 PM

"Favorite" topics are gathered on the Novices and Newcomers forum. I'm sending this one there so it won't feel so lonely!

Lindale · 06-13-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by inglorion

Sauron, at least he knew how to use the Ring to its full extent. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

I can't pick a favorite, but I can pick its opposite: Gollum. He had the Ring, why fall down the Crack of Doom? Idiot. He should have left.

Gil-Galad · 06-26-2006, 08:26 PM

Then my dear Boromir, i will say that Ol' Tom is my favourite Ringbearer

mormegil · 06-26-2006, 10:47 PM

Sam or Sauron.

I do think it would be interesting to see what Sauron would have done had he obtained his ring and see the full extent of his power in the T.A. But that would be a 'What if" thread now wouldn't it?

07-10-2006, 01:01 AM

I for one think Sam as that best Ring Bearer. When Frodo was wounded by Shelob, Sam took The Ring to finesh the quest that he and his master started long ago, he took The Ring to destroy it in the fires of Orodruin, not to keep for himself like Smeagol or Bilbo. He took The Ring and left his master who he thought to be dead because The Ring had to be destoryed.

Brinniel · 07-10-2006, 01:35 AM

I must agree with Melko Hunter. Sam has always been my favorite ringbearer because he did not take it for selfish reasons but simply to finish the task Frodo had set out for. To this day, I still believe Sam would've been the only one of the ringbearers who would've been able to destroy the Ring on his own. Perhaps it was because of his less time with the Ring that left him less affected, but I think his love for Frodo and determination to finish what his friend had started would've kept him going. Sam may be portrayed as the not-so-smart sidekick, but mentally, he is stronger than any other character. After all, it was because of him Frodo made it to Mount Doom in the first place.

Anguirel · 07-10-2006, 03:22 AM

Let me say, incidentally, it's a foregone conclusion that the majority will pick Sam because he was so unselfish and nice and loyal, disregarding the fact that he had to put up with the Ring for a thousandth of the time of the others. Given five hundred years, I'd say it's a fairly safe bet that Sam would be little better off than Gollum. His meaner, Hobbitish conventions and narrowness would give the Ring plenty of material. So, ahem, he's my least favourite, because he's a blinking glory hogger.

Tempted though I am to pick Bilbo (The Original Hobbit Burglar, and a far wittier character than his successors) or Isildur (a much-maligned tragic character: why was he left out of the very question of this thread?), the real answer has to be Frodo. His insight, humanity, courage and determination made him achieve everything that could have been achieved. His failure was no failure, as his task was an impossible one. Yet (like Gawain) he reproached himself bitterly for it. He shows an excess of moral stamina and heroism which are too often done down by Sam-cuddlers-ironic as Sam himself would presumably have been horrified at the idea of stealing his master's credit.

So, Frodo it is. Frodo lives.

MatthewM · 07-11-2006, 09:51 PM

DEAGOL!

No really...either Frodo or Sam. Can't really decide. Frodo is the one who took the quest upon himself, but he wouldn't have completed it if not for Sam. Both are great characters, so I can't choose.

07-12-2006, 06:09 AM

I'd have to go with Bilbo. Not because he was good at the 'job' of Ringbearer, but because of the romance that (for him) went along with the Ring: he would always associate the Ring with the great adventure of his life, the Mountains and the great Forest and the Dragon. It is unfortunate that the world became more hollow for him after he gave up the Ring, but with it he was a confident trickster, a joy to his nephews, and a bit of a mystery even to Gandalf.

12-04-2001, 05:15 AM	#1
The Ranger Guest Posts: n/a	Favorite ring bearer Who Is Your Favorite Ring Bearer Sam,Bilbo,Gollum,or Frodo

12-04-2001, 06:33 AM	#2
Pippin Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: I don't know, I'm lost! Posts: 85	I like em all. Bilbo was an nicer guy, Frodo was most committed, Sam was the most funny and Gollum was deliciously sneaky... [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] __________________ never mind the pint.... does it come in gallons???

12-05-2001, 02:24 AM	#3
Elrian Eldar Spirit of Truth Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Land of the FREE, Home of the BRAVE Posts: 794	Frodo, he had the courage to want to volunteer to take it to Mordor, knowing he himself might be killed or inprisoned. __________________ ~Call me a relic, call me what you will. Say I'm old fashioned , say I'm over the hill. That old whine ain't got no soul. I'll stick to Old Toby and a Hobbit hole.~

12-22-2001, 10:45 AM	#5
inglorion Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Hollandia Posts: 55	Sauron, at least he knew how to use the Ring to its full extent. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards for they are subtle and quick to anger.

05-27-2006, 01:02 PM	#7
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Certainly not Isildur. He was most unfit for the travail, as he was heedless of advice about its nature and thoughtless about defending his men. Actually, Boromir in some ways reminds me of him. Same pride and vanity and arrogance. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

12-22-2001, 10:36 AM	#4
Enedcolloion Guest Posts: n/a	I gotta say i liked Isildur

05-27-2006, 12:29 PM	#6
Letty Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 48	Sam.Definitely Sam!

05-27-2006, 03:00 PM	#8
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Deagol, probably the only one oblivious of what he held in his hand. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

05-27-2006, 03:25 PM	#9
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	narfforc, you can't forget Ole Bombadil. Everyone forgets about Old Tom, he bore it...or wore it. But I can't say Tom because he isn't my favorite ring-bearer. I got to go with Frodo, what this hobbit put on his shoulders and accomplished is an amazing feat that goes unrivalled. __________________ Fenris Penguin

06-01-2006, 01:29 PM	#11
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	"Favorite" topics are gathered on the Novices and Newcomers forum. I'm sending this one there so it won't feel so lonely! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

06-26-2006, 08:26 PM	#13
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Then my dear Boromir, i will say that Ol' Tom is my favourite Ringbearer __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

06-26-2006, 10:47 PM	#14
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	Sam or Sauron. I do think it would be interesting to see what Sauron would have done had he obtained his ring and see the full extent of his power in the T.A. But that would be a 'What if" thread now wouldn't it? __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

07-10-2006, 01:01 AM	#15
Melko Hunter Guest Posts: n/a	I for one think Sam as that best Ring Bearer. When Frodo was wounded by Shelob, Sam took The Ring to finesh the quest that he and his master started long ago, he took The Ring to destroy it in the fires of Orodruin, not to keep for himself like Smeagol or Bilbo. He took The Ring and left his master who he thought to be dead because The Ring had to be destoryed.

07-10-2006, 01:35 AM	#16
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	I must agree with Melko Hunter. Sam has always been my favorite ringbearer because he did not take it for selfish reasons but simply to finish the task Frodo had set out for. To this day, I still believe Sam would've been the only one of the ringbearers who would've been able to destroy the Ring on his own. Perhaps it was because of his less time with the Ring that left him less affected, but I think his love for Frodo and determination to finish what his friend had started would've kept him going. Sam may be portrayed as the not-so-smart sidekick, but mentally, he is stronger than any other character. After all, it was because of him Frodo made it to Mount Doom in the first place. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

07-10-2006, 03:22 AM	#17
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Let me say, incidentally, it's a foregone conclusion that the majority will pick Sam because he was so unselfish and nice and loyal, disregarding the fact that he had to put up with the Ring for a thousandth of the time of the others. Given five hundred years, I'd say it's a fairly safe bet that Sam would be little better off than Gollum. His meaner, Hobbitish conventions and narrowness would give the Ring plenty of material. So, ahem, he's my least favourite, because he's a blinking glory hogger. Tempted though I am to pick Bilbo (The Original Hobbit Burglar, and a far wittier character than his successors) or Isildur (a much-maligned tragic character: why was he left out of the very question of this thread?), the real answer has to be Frodo. His insight, humanity, courage and determination made him achieve everything that could have been achieved. His failure was no failure, as his task was an impossible one. Yet (like Gawain) he reproached himself bitterly for it. He shows an excess of moral stamina and heroism which are too often done down by Sam-cuddlers-ironic as Sam himself would presumably have been horrified at the idea of stealing his master's credit. So, Frodo it is. Frodo lives. __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

07-11-2006, 09:51 PM	#18
MatthewM Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 628	DEAGOL! No really...either Frodo or Sam. Can't really decide. Frodo is the one who took the quest upon himself, but he wouldn't have completed it if not for Sam. Both are great characters, so I can't choose. __________________ "Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills...and then let all the foes of Gondor flee!" -Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring

07-12-2006, 06:09 AM	#19
Roon Dorozhand Guest Posts: n/a	I'd have to go with Bilbo. Not because he was good at the 'job' of Ringbearer, but because of the romance that (for him) went along with the Ring: he would always associate the Ring with the great adventure of his life, the Mountains and the great Forest and the Dragon. It is unfortunate that the world became more hollow for him after he gave up the Ring, but with it he was a confident trickster, a joy to his nephews, and a bit of a mystery even to Gandalf.