Matter of choice

[Holbytlass]

Originally Posted by elempi

Neither as simple, nor innocent, as first appears in my reckoning. I read Sam's exchange with Pippin with Sam not telling all. He was offered a nice little hobbit hole ~ with Rosy in it ~ for his very own. But the stoutheartedness saves him so that his dream does come true. But a minor point as pertains to this question.

Its significance? No less than the success or failure of the mission.

Sam's desire becomes very significant a little later on when he gets to see into the mirror. IMO, I think it was relatively easier for Sam and perhaps Merry (because it was about the same desire) to deny Galadriel's offering because they knew or at least thought they knew that the Shire would always be there- the same- waiting for them. Also, we find out (Scourging of the Shire) that Rosie was there waiting for Sam.

The choice to stay with the quest or go back to that desire became hard for Sam when shown of its destruction. Sam was ready to just fly back right then and there. It was Galadriel who reminded him that to do so was to mean leaving Frodo. And Sam broke down.

*I apologize for no quotes, my books are still packed, if anyone wishes to post them feel free*