Why Sam’s Gift from Galadriel was REMOVED

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Galadriel didn't give Feanor her hair because of his presumptuousness, and the arrogant way in which he asked for it, as though he was entitled to it. Contrast this with the shy and humble way in which Gimi makes his request, believing himself unworthy of it. This theme of "arrogance vs humility" plays a large part in Tolkien's world.

The box Galadriel gave Sam also contained a single Mallorn seed, which he would later plant where the party tree had once stood.

One thing I've always loved about Sam's storyline is that when Frodo is taken captive Sam takes and put on the ring in order to evade the orcs. When he does this the ring tries to deceive him by giving him a vision. He sees himself leading armies and overthrowing the dark tower and making Mordor into a garden. Sam refuses thinking that he does not desire a garden grown to the size of a realm a simple home with a simple garden is enough. When he returns home he leads the effort to restore the Shire using Galadriel's gift to make the Shire bloom. By choosing to use the gift in the service of all he makes even the deceits of the enemy come true and Galadriel's words to him. Galadriel: "For you little gardener and lover of trees ... in this box is earth from my orchard and such blessing as Galadriel has still to bestow upon it ... if you keep it and see your home again at last, then perhaps it may reward you. Though you should find all barren and laid waste, there will be few gardens in Middle-earth that will bloom like your garden, if you sprinkle this earth there." When Sam meets Galadriel again after returning to the Shire she compliments him on how well he used the gift she gave him.

I love the elves response when they learn Sam loves rope and rope-making. “Had we known that this craft delighted you, we could have taught you much”. So like elves

I just love Gimli in this scene from the books. His genuine sincerity about the single hair, to make it an heirloom, and a sign of friendship between him and elves. Man I love Gimli.

Another minor but important difference is that Aragorn does not tell Galadriel that he wishes for Arwen to be with her people, the fact is that Aragorn's whole conquest is part of one giant dowry to Elrond to be able to marry Arwen, so he has got a lot riding on the success of the fellowship to complete the goal.

Gimlis gift of 3 of her hairs is arguably the greatest gift even though it isn’t a practical gift

Part of the reason that Gimli found Legolas' comment that he should be satisfied to have the memory of Galadriel unsettling is because for Elves, reliving a memory is like experiencing the event all over again. Elves can effectively live in their memories. Dwarves, as Gimli notes, don't have that ability, and for them, memories are far less vivid, and inevitably fade with time.

Knowing Gimli was the only dwarf to see the undying lands while still alive makes my heart glow.

Thank you for explaining the magnitude of Galadriel's gift to Gimli as it relates to Feanor. So few Tolkien creators mention that when discussing the topic.

It's sad that Sam's gift had to be changed because of the removal of the Scouring. It provides beautiful closure to the story, and a very important thing that happens as a result of the gift, in addition to the spreading of the spoil, but I won't spoil it, of course.

"It was the furthest thing from a rope" Me- "A lead pipe found by Mr. Green in the Conservatory!"

I think the hair gift is what led to his opening up. He would know the story, and to have been given to a dwarf by Galadriel is like the ultimate "I vouch for this guy. "

The scene between Gimli and Galadriel is so beautifully written in the book I teared up. Tolkien was a genius.

The gift giving starts at 8:20, guys.

Good as the trilogy is, it isn't a replacement for the books. They're companion pieces.

I am glad you added Faenor's requests. A lot of people don't realize how important her gift to Gimli was.

8:26 I feel it is worth noting that gold belts are generally used as funeral garments for the deceased. This is significant as Galadriel had the foresight of Boromir’s death that is soon to come

As someone who has read the trilogy many times, and also loved the movies, I enjoyed your video. I did miss Sam's real gift, but as other have pointed out, with the removing of the Scouring of the Shire, Galadriel's real gift no longer made sense for the movie.