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Originally Posted by Knight of Gondor
The other two reasons I don't see discussed for why Gandalf chose the saving of Faramir are Foresight, and Leadership. As a Wizard, Gandalf was gifted with foresight. While he may not always have understood it, Gandalf's foresight was what sent Frodo and Sam -- the most unlikely of heroes! -- on the journey. It was the foresight of Gandalf that chose to bring Merry and Pippin on the journey -- a decision which, he pointed out, proved crucial in the long run.
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Nice points! I agree, Gandalf's foresight could have kicked in...so noble was Faramir, and their previous friendship (Faramir as a "wizard's pupil") most likely gave Gandalf great foresight on the possible future that awaited him...good stuff.