Post by Lomadia on Aug 6, 2004 2:14:54 GMT -5
Faramir is my favourite character and I think he always will be. I admire him for his wisdom, understanding of others, and love of peace, his homeland, his family, and a good book, but also for his flaws: passivity comes to mind, as well as idealism, lack of confidence, and even a slight inclination towards depression, especially after his brother's death. But these flaws are what make him so believeable.
I agree that the notion that Boromir is evil is enormously inaccurate. I can understand why so many people prefer him to Faramir. He is human, and his ability to make mistakes reminds us of ourselves and our own shortcomings. He and his brother remind me very strongly of Hamlet, whom I consider the richest character ever created. It is, I think, impossible to figure out exactly what makes him tick, just as it is impossible to fully explain any person's mind. His complexities and subtleties make him such a realistic character, just like Boromir and Faramir.
Eowyn is another of my favourites, but, again, not because she is a 'kick-butt warrior woman,' but because she has her demons. In spite of the fact that she wants to prove her bravery and ability, Eowyn is a truly insecure person. And until she meets Faramir, she is frustrated by the fact that she can't be faultless. The main reason that I am so fond of their love story is that Faramir (who, like Eowyn, wanted so badly to show his worth) accepts Eowyn's faults and her virtues. If she were completely desolate, he would love rather than pity her; if she were "without fear or any lack," he would love rather than idolize her.
I hope that I've been sufficiently clear in this message- it's been a bit difficult to get my thoughts sorted (maybe because it's half-past midnight). But if you've had any trouble figuring out what on earth I'm talking about, my only advice is to be thankful that I didn't go into Denethor (whom I also do not consider to be evil!) or Aragorn. Thanks for reading!
Elen sila lumenn omentielvo,
Lomadia
I agree that the notion that Boromir is evil is enormously inaccurate. I can understand why so many people prefer him to Faramir. He is human, and his ability to make mistakes reminds us of ourselves and our own shortcomings. He and his brother remind me very strongly of Hamlet, whom I consider the richest character ever created. It is, I think, impossible to figure out exactly what makes him tick, just as it is impossible to fully explain any person's mind. His complexities and subtleties make him such a realistic character, just like Boromir and Faramir.
Eowyn is another of my favourites, but, again, not because she is a 'kick-butt warrior woman,' but because she has her demons. In spite of the fact that she wants to prove her bravery and ability, Eowyn is a truly insecure person. And until she meets Faramir, she is frustrated by the fact that she can't be faultless. The main reason that I am so fond of their love story is that Faramir (who, like Eowyn, wanted so badly to show his worth) accepts Eowyn's faults and her virtues. If she were completely desolate, he would love rather than pity her; if she were "without fear or any lack," he would love rather than idolize her.
I hope that I've been sufficiently clear in this message- it's been a bit difficult to get my thoughts sorted (maybe because it's half-past midnight). But if you've had any trouble figuring out what on earth I'm talking about, my only advice is to be thankful that I didn't go into Denethor (whom I also do not consider to be evil!) or Aragorn. Thanks for reading!
Elen sila lumenn omentielvo,
Lomadia
