Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has generated some buzz and discussions about Riley’s budding emotions, as well as her newfound admiration for Val, who is a much older and confident hockey player than Riley is.

Written by Tyler Payne. Illustration by Charity Anchors. We all know Frodo is the main character, but Sam is the real hero. Tolkien knew what he was doing: he gave us the everyman, the last person ...