When people talk about The Lord of the Rings , they often focus on Frodo, Gandalf, or Aragorn—but let me tell you, the real MVP of Middle-earth is Samwise Gamgee. No joke, Sam is the heart and soul of the entire story. He’s loyal, brave, selfless, and, honestly, way tougher than anyone gives him credit for. I mean, this guy soloed Shelob while wielding Sting and the Phial of Galadriel. If that’s not hero material, I don’t know what is. Sam’s heroism isn’t flashy—it’s quiet, steady, and rooted i…