[Dancing_Hobbit]

I think it's just that Denethor doesn't understand Faramir. What Denethor values most about Borimir is his strength and skill as a warior. He is stubborn, outspoken, and charismatic. He solves problems by strength and the most obvious method. He reminds me a lot of Richard the Lion Heart. This is the way Denethor was in his youth, and this is what he values. Faramir, however, is very different. He is quieter and more thoughtful. He is a good warior, but is also interested in knowledge and lore. He is more of an introvert wheras Boromir is and extrovert. He has his own sort of charisma, but it comes more from understanding his men and seeming almost to be one of them. Denethor doesn't understand that Faramir's way is as good as Borimir's. Also, since Borimir was always the son he understood better and was closer to, when he dies Denethor blames it partially on Faramir for not having gone in his stead. Denethor does love Faramir, he just doesn't quite realise it. He also needs to take his anger and sorrow at Boromir's death out on somebody, and that person is Faramir. Anyway, that was my interpretation, others might interpret the characters differently. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]