![]() ![]() Sam throws himself in the water to find Frodo. When Frodo decides to travel into the land of the shadow alone, Sam immediately decides to accompany him. Frodo's friendship with Sam, on the other hand, is totally different. He desires peace between elves and dwarves.įriendship 12: Boromir's friendship with Frodo cannot stand the test of the ring. Gimli's request for a strand of her hair is significant in many ways. Galadriel not only provides them with food, clothing, and boats, she gives each of them a very valuable gift. Even though Legolas is with his own kind, he takes Gimli everywhere with him and they become better friends by the day.įriendship 11: Through their common goal, the destruction of ring and the demise of Sauron, the elves of Lothlorien and the company of eight become very close. He insists that every member of the band be blindfolded as well.įriendship 10: Although both Celeborn and Galadriel are old and wise, only Galadriel is wise enough to look past the prejudice between dwarves and elves. Aragorn understands that Gimli's refusal to be blindfolded is a matter of pride. The enmity between elf and dwarf is strong no matter what company Gimli keeps, he will not be trusted. This is not enough for Haldir to allow him to see the deep parts of Lothlorien. Sam never questions whether or not he should go: Frodo is going, so must he.įriendship 9: Gimli is a companion with the other men and Legolas. When they need each other most, they are there. Gandalf would not have them go without him. Nevertheless, Bilbo's nephew feels it incumbent upon himself, along with his companions, to continue on such a dangerous path. Frodo is now responsible for a quest that holds good and evil in a delicate balance. In turn, he was eager to hear each of their stories.įriendship 8: The journey has gone beyond a simple adventure. Both of them were eager to see him recover from his wound and hear his story. He is reunited with Gandalf and his uncle, Bilbo. ![]() Strider stays up all night to watch over his new companions.įriendship 7: For Frodo, his stay in Rivendell is a renewal of old friendships and the beginning of new ones with Aragorn and Gloin. Immediately, Frodo is willing to accept Strider, but Sam is more hesitant (out of loyalty to Frodo). Barliman delivers a letter that names Strider as Gandalf's friend. Barliman is worried about the welfare of the hobbits as guests.įriendship 6: The competing loyalties of Barliman and Strider are exposed: Barliman has been given a charge by Gandalf and Strider has too. Strider tries to get Frodo to keep the other hobbits quiet and Frodo just makes the situation worse. They understand the seriousness and importance of their journey, and take care of the personal needs and protect the brave hobbits.įriendship 5: Both Strider and Barliman have loyalties to the hobbits, although neither knows of the other's obligation. Goldberry sends them off in the right direction and Tom comes to their aid after the barrow-wights trap them. ![]() Maggot, the farmer, is not a close friend, yet he acts with utmost generosity to help them along their way.įriendship 4: Not only do Goldberry and Tom take excellent care of the hobbits while they are at their house, they also help them once they've left. He couldn't imagine leaving Frodo's side anyway. He does not understand this warning, and doesn't need to. Sam's friendship with Frodo, as well as his desire for adventure, causes him to eavesdrop on the conversation with the wizard and he asks to accompany him on the journey.įriendship 3: Sam is told by the eves to never leave Frodo's side. He went friendless for many decades because of the ring, killing more people than he talked to. Their friendship is immeasurably shaken and perhaps damaged by this exchange.įriendship 2: Gollum was so delighted by desire for the ring that he killed his own friend. Bilbo starts to draw his sword against his oldest friend and Gandalf threatens him. When it comes to the ring, however, there is a problem. ![]() Gandalf visits the Hobbit frequently and they have always been on good terms. The Fellowship of the Ring Topic Tracking: Friendshipįriendship 1: Bilbo and Gandalf have been friends for almost fifty years. ![]()
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