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Joining the club of Boromir admirers.
Well, he was a warrior and a proud man (with a good reason for his pride). It may be all right for some to talk about the peril to the world, but it was HIS land, people and family that were in immediate danger and he probably welcomed the Ring as any other means to relieve them. He may not have been learned enough in ancient lore and history, but did he really have time and chance being his father's heir and with the war going on? I don't believe he should be blamed so for his basically good intentions. The Ring had managed to ensnare much greater persons before him.

Just one more thing that seems to be overlooked. During their failed attempt to cross Caradhras Boromir is the most caring for the lesser and weaker companions (hobbits). It's he who notices that they will not survive the night without fire. It's he who suggests digging a path in deep snow and then carrying the hobbits. Quite human, in contrast with all the elves, dwarves and wizards, who seem able to survive under any circumstances. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Besides, the way he wanted to get the Ring doesn't IMHO portray him as absolutely posessed by evil. He doesn't attack Frodo from behind the corner (or a tree). He tries to reason with Frodo first, then he loses his temper. I wish you heard me yesterday morning yelling at my sister to give me the phone THERE AND THEN. Alas, I'm posessed by the evil spirit of telecomunications... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
Sorry for the last bit, that's my sore conscience.