That is a very good point, HC, and I agree about the others being less likely to believe they were capable of carrying the Ring. And, of Frodo knowing his own unsuitability, it is true, and it is only after Boromir's attack on him that he knows that, even though he does not believe himself strong enough, he is doomed to be the one to carry the burden anyway, strength or no. I think the tragedy is in finding out the depth of the Ring's effects on others and realizing, even though you are not strong enough, you are required to be, thus it is desperation. You're right, it is a very Christian attitude, for only by calling on a higher force or being could one so weak in oneself hope to complete such a task. And Boromir believed more in himself than in the divine, and that was his downfall. Thanks, HC!
Cheers,
Lyta
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