The ancient foundations of partnership
The comedic and loyal foils of the Renaissance
The Victorian detectives and chroniclers
Fantasy companions and the ultimate loyalists
Sidekicks of the comic book golden age to modern day
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Master of Literary sidekicks through the ages
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I'll carry you when the road gets steep—(Oh, so steep!) / A loyal friend is a promise to keep—(A promise to keep, yeah!)
schopenhauer Ron navigates jealousy and family expectations while supporting the famous Chosen One.
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Samwise's real inspiration: J.R.R. Tolkien based Samwise Gamgee on the loyal British soldiers he served with during World War I.
A close companion or partner who accompanies and assists a more prominent person. In 1954, J.R.R. Tolkien epitomized this role through Samwise Gamgee's unwavering devotion to Frodo Baggins.
What is Samwise Gamgee's original occupation in the Shire in The Lord of the Rings?
What magical family of redheads does Harry Potter's best friend Ron belong to?
Which fantasy sidekick did J.R.R. Tolkien describe in his letters as the 'chief hero' of the story?
In what year did J.R.R. Tolkien publish the first volume of The Lord of the Rings?
What is the name of Han Solo's famous starship co-piloted by Chewbacca in Star Wars?