Who is the greatest hero of The Lord of the Ring?

[Telchar]

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Re: One of the most difficult questions....

I 1956 JRRT recived a letter from a Sam Gamgee - And he was astonished!
(I havent got my books here - so I unfortunatly cant give the exact number)
In his reply to Mr. Gamgee Tolkiens says that he hope it to be some comfort for Mr. Gamgee that Sam (in the story) was proberly the most heroic caracter...

Only in resent year have I learned to appreciate Sams role in the story, as the intinite symbol of love and loyalty to his master, whereas when I was younger, it was alwas warriors like Aragorn or Wizards like Gandalf... Having grown up a bit I too vote Samvise Gamgee

Cheers Telchar

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