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Old 12-11-2006, 06:20 PM   #15
Neurion
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There are far too many learned thoughts in Manwe's post for me to address all at once, or perhaps even at all, but I have to take exception to this:

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However we have characters such as Denethor which “upsets” this balance, someone who was less capable of leading. There will always be men who strive for control; we know Denethor renounced Aragorn’s authority vehemently.
Others may agree with this, but I can't. I may be wrong but I really don't think the text supports Denethor's being a "less than capable" ruler.
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