[Finwe]

I really loved the end, when Faramir lets Frodo, Sam, and Gollum go, because it really shows what is more important to him, the greater good and the salvation of all Middle-earth, or proving himself to his father, and living up to the standard set by Boromir. I understand his desire to prove himself to his father, because, unfortunately, I see it happening to my younger brother. I've always been my father's favorite (although he isn't a pyromaniac!) and in my father's eyes, I can do very little wrong. That is a lot to live up to for my younger brother, and it is rather sad to see him trying to make my dad happy, and failing sometimes. <P>I also loved the scene where Eowyn "complains" to Aragorn that she's been "assigned" to go to the Glittering Caves with the rest of the women and children. That was a wonderful way of putting a quote from the book into the movie, and it really impressed upon the audience the poignancy of her situation. She had the skills to be a warrior, yet, because she was a woman, she was relegated the role of staying with the women and children. I think everyone, including Aragorn (even though he knew that there was strength inside her), greatly underestimated her strength, courage, and valor.