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I, too, like Boromir as one of the most tragic characters throughout the Lord of the Rings. In fact, none of the characters who participated in the quest caught my emotions more than Boromir. Everyone else seems so unreal: the heir of a long dead king, a suble wizard, agile elf, doughty dwarf and plumb hobbits. Boromir, in comparison, seemed the only true representation of a man, flawed but ultimately redeemable.
As I understand it, the Fourth Age is the age of Men, and Boromir's plight forebodes the trials and burdens to be faced by Men, left without guidance of the ancient Wise. Yet, just as Boromir survived corruption, so would mankind persevere and overcome the clutches of Evil powers.
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'He wouldn't make above a mouthful,' said William, who had already had a fine supper, 'not when he was skinned and boned.'
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