[HairOfTheDog]

Agreed, those are things I would also have added to my Nine-hour version of the movie ;~D

And I agree that Strider's "if by my life, or death, I can save you I will" - Is much stronger in Rivendell than it would have been at Bree.

And in my further reading tonight, I am nursing a theory that when Aragorn joins the company, that is when Frodo begins to begins to show leadership, because Aragorn treats him that way. And, perhaps, following Aragorn gives him confidence and security that he has not felt since they started, alone and guideless in the wild.

[cantbebought]

See now, I don't see much leadership from Frodo til later when he tames Smeagol and meets Farimir. Yes, he show courage and other good qualities, but seems to defer to Gandalf and Strider (and earlier to Merry) for leadership. His plans were to leave the Shire with just Sam, Merry & Pippin wouldn't let him go alone.
Then on Amon Hen, he decides to go alone to Mordor, til Sam forces him to take him along. He is willing to accept the dangers for himself but not lead others in to peril.

[Countyline]

" ...perhaps, following Aragorn gives him confidence and security that he has not felt since they started, alone and guideless in the wild."

Aye ... we all start as such ... and know the the need of a valiant guide.
... (and protector) which does not happen for everyone.