There are so many elements that go into Tolkien’s works to make them memorable, magical, and still relevant over 50 years later. One of the most significant things that all of his stories have in common is his creation of amazing heroic characters. These are characters that stay with fans, that teach them how to be brave, how to stand up for the people who need it, and how to trust the decisions that your heart knows are right, even when the world seems against them. Characters like Aragorn the humble ranger turned heroic leader, and Samwise the country hobbit turned saviour of the world, are what the Lord of the Rings is all about.