BetweenPeter Jackson’sTheHobbitandLord of the Ringstrilogies, the event did not get adapted for the screen.

Although sad, this made sense in the grand scheme of the envelope-pushing runtimes of all the movies.

Sam also sees himself walking along a dim corridor.

Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee in Lord of the Rings.

As Galadriel said, looking in the Mirror could be dangerous, especially as a guide of deeds.

But Galadriel also confirmed that looking in the Mirror could be educational and, therefore, helpful.

Sam decided to stay on course rather than head home in response to his fear for the Shire.

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This was probably a key step in Sam’s growth into the gritty hero ofThe Return of the King.

This vision helped prepare Sam for the real event, which he would master with confidence.

Although controversial, this also made sense in the long run.

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The Lord of the Ringsmovies amplified certain roles to maintain tight audience focus.

It worked to throw everything at making Frodo the main character and the hero, to a certain extent.

Cate Blanchett as Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings.

Sean Astin as Sam Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Sean Astin as Sam raising a crystal in The Lord of the Rings.

Frodo, Sam, and Gollum held prisoner in Lord of the Rings.

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