Does Gollum call Sam fat in the books?

In the story, Sam is never called fat, and as a young Hobbit (and a hard worker) is probably fitter than any of them. In the The Two Towers film, Gollum calls Sam “stupid fat hobbit” (which always gets a laugh). In the book, Gollum calls Sam cross, rude, nasty, suspicious, not nice and Nasssty.

What did Tolkien say about Sam?

Tolkien wrote in a private letter: “My Sam Gamgee is indeed a reflexion of the English soldier, of the privates and batmen I knew in the 1914 war, and recognised as so far superior to myself.” and elsewhere: “Sam was cocksure, and deep down a little conceited; but his conceit had been transformed by his devotion to …

Why was Sam never corrupted by the ring?

His ring immunity was so remarkable the suggestion is made at the Council of Elrond that he be given the ring, since it won’t corrupt him. He is always his own man and the One Ring has no chance to try to seduce and corrupt him. Even Sam is tempted by the Ring, even though the temptation fails.

What happens to Smeagol in the books?

On Sméagol’s birthday, he and his relative Déagol went fishing in the Gladden Fields. There, Déagol found the Ring in the riverbed after being pulled into the water by a fish. Sméagol fell immediately under the Ring’s influence and demanded it as a birthday present; when Déagol refused, Sméagol strangled him.

Does Sam say potatoes in the book?

“Sméagol won’t grub for roots and carrotses and – taters. What’s taters, precious, eh, what’s taters?’ ‘Po-ta-toes,’ said Sam. But be good Sméagol and fetch me some herbs, and I’ll think better of you.

Why does Sam keep saying Mr Frodo?

“Mister Frodo” is Sam’s way of showing respect to his employer. Frodo was, in fact, Master of Bag End and (clan) Head of the Baggins family, which was a position of some prominence within Shire society and actually made Frodo a local leader.

Did Tolkien think Sam was the real hero?

A real-life Sam Gamgee wrote to Tolkien, asking the author about his inspiration for the name. Tolkien replied by promising the man that it was an honor to share the name with the character since “the ‘Sam Gamgee’ of my story is a most heroic character…even though his origins are rustic” (Carpenter 261).

Was Sam Neill in Lord of the Rings?

According to the good folks at Imladris.net, Sam Neill (currently starring in Jurassic Park III) was offered a role in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings, saying “He did offer me a role in ‘Lord of the Rings,’ but unfortunately I was unable to do it because I had other commitments.

Why does Sam not want the ring?

The reason Sam is not affected by the Ring in the same way as others, is because of his great love and loyalty towards Frodo. This is not a romantic attachment, but a noble and selfless love, which Frodo cannot always return, but which he admires and respects.

What if Sam was the Ring bearer?

If Sam had carried the Ring, then based on what happens in the books, he would have been able to resist the temptation the Ring offered and throw the Ring into the fires with little to no hesitation.