[ksen]

My father is a noble man, but his rule is failing. And then our... our people lose faith. He looks to me to make things right, and I, I would do it. I would see the glory of Gondor restored.

You know, the more I hear and see of Boromir the more I like him. He seems to represent Everyman. We want to do things right and we have noble goals and aspirations, but then our fallen nature gets in the way and mucks everything up.

Boromir was in torture and torment until he recognized and pledged fealty to Aragorn (in a Christ-like sort of way). Then he was able to die in peace, restored.

Personally, I blame it all in Denethor. He put WAY to much weight on Boromir’s shoulders. Looks like Denethor pinned the survival of all of Gondor on the ability of Boromir. And Boromir, being the dutiful son, took up the burden as his own. Reminds me of Robert the Bruce and his father in Braveheart.

-Kevin

[Overtaxed]

Oh boy! Denethor bashing!

[2Jedismom]

I especially like the part where Boromir says "Why do you recoil? I am no thief!" And then he tries to take the Ring by force because it should have been his. He was trying to justify taking the Ring, because it was against his nature to outright steal it. It is that way with so many things that are probably wrong for us...

Like bootleg videos...[cringe] ;-)