LotR -- Book 4 - Chapter 05 - The Window on the West

[Mithalwen]

Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I have to like Sam for this characteristic, though it has to be said that he is a benevolent example; in real life many such plain speaking characters can be, shall we say, 'difficult'?

He is saved by his self deprecation and his good nature and humour - otherwise he might seem a tad negative. He know the situation but he gets on with it rather than whines.