son of gondor

boromir

Boromir has always been my favourite character from LOTR, since the first time I read the book and lately due to Sean Bean's interpretation in the movies. Boromir is the proof that heroes may fail, despite their many efforts, despite their ideals and motivations. It's always easy to fall in the trap of an easy victory, like the one he could have obtain in keeping the ring for himself. Boromir became the real victim of his cause, because his will and his whole self were definetely destroyed by the ring, by the mean he would have used for his victory. I can't help but feel sympathy for him. I appreciate his pratical strenght, his energy and also his great pride, which make him honourable and noble. At first I found quite strange his strong realistic point of view because it was almost awkward considering the fantasy setting, but it really characterizes him. I don't think he's weak at all: he's far from the perfection represented by Aragorn, but he is a "real" man, a human who can be easilly tempted by a greater force, by a power that can corrupt him. And he keeps on fighting since the beginning and he does it valiantly. Boromir is a character who has to fight not only physically but mostly mentally, involving his emotional and sensitive side as well. Boromir shows his strong desires and his emotions. This is so clearly represented in his death scene, the most touching and beautiful of the books (and even of the movies): Boromir admits defeat, recognizing his mistakes and failures and showing his utmost loyalty to his people and to the one he has never recognized as his king. His regret and remorse is so sincere that I couldn't really avoid to be so impressed by his last words.

WOW, I sincerely thank Jordan who gave me this exciting chance to run thsi fanlisting. I can't still believe it! Son of Gondor is the title chosen by the previous owner, but really reflects Boromir's loyalty for the kingdom he serves, till the end.

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