Theseries that changed the fantasy writing style , The Lord Of The Rings , may focus on the heroic battle , the conflict between honest and evilness , even the romances between lineament , but at the heart of it all is friendship . The friendship that allows Sam to get Frodo to the fervor of Mount Doom , the friendship between Merry and Pippin , even the friendship between Gandalf and Shadowfax .

But one of the most pleasurable friendships to watch is the one that blooms between Gimli the obstinate dwarf and Legolas the quick pixie . When they first satisfy , the two despise each other , but through their journey and their fights side by side , they strike up a rightful friendship - albeit one marked by gentle bickering and competition .

“Only Counts As One!”

Competition is the best way to create the look of friendly relationship between two unconvincing allies . Does n’t matter if it ’s an intense contest or simply just for playfulness , contest can push companions to their limits while also bringing them nigh together .

During their many battles , Legolas and Gimli keep score on how many villains they manage to slay . Of course , when Legolas take down a massive wildcat and baddies all on his own , Gimli insist that it only count as one , not want to mislay the rival .

“Shall I Describe It To You? Or Would You Like Me To Find You A Box?”

Time and time again , friends like Gimli and Legolas will always be poking play at one another , never slip away up the opportunity to make a trick at the other ’s expense . It ’s just what champion do with one another and is honestly , what most friends strive for .

In a classic and memorable scene / quote , Legolas and Gimli are at the conflict of Helms Deep and with Gimli unable to see due to being vertically challenged , Legolas offer up to get his diminutive friend a box , creating one of Legolas ’s best quotation .

Height

One of the tall beingness in Middle Earth paired up with one of the shortest is probably one of the best things to come out of LOTR . Because of the Brobdingnagian differences between the pair , there ’s always room for some fantastic and hilarious moments .

So when Legolas , Gimli , and the mysteriousAragorn , a role many viewers do n’t really get it on , go racing across Middle Earth , it ’s always great to see Legolas nimbly sprint along … then   calling for the slow - moving Gimli to look sharp up , usually motivate Gimli to spout some return while struggle to   keep up with his long - legged friends .

Defending One Another

Despite their bicker , bantering , and poking fun at one another , at the close of the day , friend still reckon out for one another no matter what , and of course , the like of Gimli and Legolas are no different than any other friend group .

Many a time during their adventures across Middle Earth , Gimli and Legolas are always take care out for one another , battlingan assortment of intimidating wight across Middle Earth , the diminutive and the lanky are always there for one another despite their pettifoggery .

Banter

Back and forth banter always manages to lessen the tenseness and also strengthen the bonds that contain friends together in more ways than one . Of course , give-and-take is always prevailing in the world of film and is n’t a alien to the likes of LOTR .

Many a sentence have Gimli and Legolas   jolly over multiple topics , some Francis Scott Key   to the story and evils lurking about , others plainly about them being dwarf and elf , with the duad making jokes non stop for the benefit of each other and the audience as a whole .

“You Will Have My Bow. And my AXE.”

When it get along down to it , most friends at the death of the day , are just trying to outdo one another . Whether it be in a show of potency or a show of skill , friends will always attempt to shine bright than the other .

Most time   though , the outdoing is done in in effect religion , such as when Legolas and Gimli decided to get together Frodo on his seeking . Right after Legolas chute in with   " have my curtain call " . Gimli , not to be outstrip by an elf , jumps in with " And my AXE!",and at the same clock time make it one of Gimli ’s best quotation .

Riding Together

The use of big and little comes into play in many different agency . Of course , each use of large and small   is used for sport , to improve the chronicle and provide a sensory faculty of wittiness for the interview while also strengthing them as characters .

jump on a sawbuck and ride off is easier say than done for someone like Legolas . For someone like Gimli … not so much . So when Legolas leaps onto a horse with ease , Gimli , the unfirm   gnome that he is , topples off as Legolas   ride off .

Opposites

As the quondam saying go , " opposites attract " and with LOTR , that ’s more than true . After all , a group of human , dwarf , hob , and hobbits team up is full of its differences , especiallyelves and dwarves with many fan debating which of the species is the right .

However , rather than stick to with someone like   Aragorn , Legolas at multiple times , whether it be due to his height or his good - natured banter , finds himself siding alongside Glimi , with Glimi doing the exact same , with opposites attract greatly and not in a weird sports fan fiction way .

“Don’t Tell The Elf.”

Sometimes , the best path to see a friendship blossom is the inclusion of another booster . Including someone else in share point about a friend or making a promise not to tell another something , prove the James Bond between friend strengthens .

At the battle of Helms Deep , Gimli front a challenge : he needs his other companion , Aragon to toss him across a gap he ca n’t cross . Before Aragon   can sky him , though , Gimli shit sure that his elf fellow   does n’t hear of his high flight adventure by begging Aragon to " Do n’t tell the elf . "

“What About Side By Side With A Friend?”

In the end , friends are still supporter , no matter how much banter or clutch   at one another , they still have an impactful kinship that ca n’t be broken . The likes of Gimli and Legolas , while an strange friendship , is still a friendship .

The perfect moment that cements this is when the twosome are gear up themselves for battle , with Gimli stating " I ’d never thought I ’d break sie by side with an Elf " to which Legolas heartwarmingly responds " What about side by side with a friend ? " leaving not a bust teetotal in theatres withthis amazing quote about friendship .

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