Samwise Gamgee carries Frodo toward Mount Doom in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. After Frodo becomes too weak to continue, Sam lifts him onto his back and climbs the slopes of the volcanic mountain.
Sam begins the story as Frodo’s gardener and companion in Hobbiton. His loyalty becomes essential during the journey to Mordor, especially after the Fellowship breaks apart and Frodo attempts to continue with the Ring. Sam also carries the Ring briefly after Shelob attacks Frodo.
This moment is sometimes confused with Gollum’s role in reaching Mount Doom. Gollum follows the travelers and ultimately bites the Ring from Frodo before falling into the fire, but he does not carry Frodo there. Merry and Pippin are important members of the Fellowship, yet Sam is the companion who physically bears Frodo during the final approach.