Faramir's armour...... vs Boromir's - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Beleg Cuthalion · 11-11-2006, 08:53 PM

Of course, none of this changes the fact that the thread is about the fact that when Faramir does wear armor, it's totally different from Boromir's, which is kind of the reverse of what you'd expect.

Boromir spends more time on the front lines, presumably weaing armor, so you'd think that his armor would be custom-made for him, while Faramir, who's primarily a Ranger, seems more likely to just grab a suit off the rack when going out openly onto the battlefield, but instead, we get Boromir in what's basically the ordinary infantry soldier's armor minus the gorget and with the addition of some extra maille, while Faramir has this ornate, highly personalized suit of armour that's completely different than anyone else's and specially made for him.

This gets even weirder when Denethor comes into the equation. Wouldn't he be more likely to order a special suit of armor for his favourite son, rather than that embarassment Faramir?

findorfin · 11-23-2006, 06:29 AM

I also find it strange that Faramir has seemingly more ornate armour. However, when you think that armour was a highly personal thing, perhaps not and Boromir's is hardly drab. Perhaps he just preferred the extra mobility, or for that scene has removed parts of his armour. Afterall, he's talking to his brother AFTER the battle. We see Faramir fully-coated when he's about to charge.

Another argument would be that faramir's armour is in some way supposed to represent his Numenorean blood to the audience, whereas Boromir was more 'common'. This is a purely film-making reason.

Also, to reply to the post above..I doubt Denethor would have ordered anything for Faramir. As the steward's son and presumbaly a wealthy man in his own right, Faramir would have got exactly what armour he wanted.

ArathorofBarahir · 12-24-2006, 11:37 AM

Personally, I thought Boromir's and Faramir's armor suited each of them perfectly and were inherently different because of the different needs of each man.

10-07-2007, 05:40 PM

We seem to be forgetting the fact of physical strength. Boromir was much stronger than Faramir, so he could use heavier armor. It makes sense: Tolkien himself described him as a warrior, a champion, =)

Neurion · 12-20-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuhuinenna

We seem to be forgetting the fact of physical strength. Boromir was much stronger than Faramir, so he could use heavier armor.

Boromir's armour is not what could be described as "heavy". In fact, it's lighter than Faramir's suit.

sassyfriend · 09-10-2011, 06:30 PM

Not very good at weapons and armor stuff, but to me they both have armor that suits both of em well and remember Boromir didn't have any armor when he was with the fellowship expect his vambraces and shield.

11-11-2006, 08:53 PM	#1
Beleg Cuthalion Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hominum que contente mundique huius et cupido Posts: 181	Of course, none of this changes the fact that the thread is about the fact that when Faramir does wear armor, it's totally different from Boromir's, which is kind of the reverse of what you'd expect. Boromir spends more time on the front lines, presumably weaing armor, so you'd think that his armor would be custom-made for him, while Faramir, who's primarily a Ranger, seems more likely to just grab a suit off the rack when going out openly onto the battlefield, but instead, we get Boromir in what's basically the ordinary infantry soldier's armor minus the gorget and with the addition of some extra maille, while Faramir has this ornate, highly personalized suit of armour that's completely different than anyone else's and specially made for him. This gets even weirder when Denethor comes into the equation. Wouldn't he be more likely to order a special suit of armor for his favourite son, rather than that embarassment Faramir? __________________ War is not the answer, War is the question and the answer is yes Quis ut Deus

12-24-2006, 11:37 AM	#3
ArathorofBarahir Wight Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crickhallow Posts: 247	Personally, I thought Boromir's and Faramir's armor suited each of them perfectly and were inherently different because of the different needs of each man. __________________ King of the Dead: The dead do not suffer the living to pass. Aragorn: You will suffer me.

10-07-2007, 05:40 PM	#4
Nuhuinenna Guest Posts: n/a	Boromir's We seem to be forgetting the fact of physical strength. Boromir was much stronger than Faramir, so he could use heavier armor. It makes sense: Tolkien himself described him as a warrior, a champion, =)

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11-23-2006, 06:29 AM	#2
findorfin Newly Deceased Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6	I also find it strange that Faramir has seemingly more ornate armour. However, when you think that armour was a highly personal thing, perhaps not and Boromir's is hardly drab. Perhaps he just preferred the extra mobility, or for that scene has removed parts of his armour. Afterall, he's talking to his brother AFTER the battle. We see Faramir fully-coated when he's about to charge. Another argument would be that faramir's armour is in some way supposed to represent his Numenorean blood to the audience, whereas Boromir was more 'common'. This is a purely film-making reason. Also, to reply to the post above..I doubt Denethor would have ordered anything for Faramir. As the steward's son and presumbaly a wealthy man in his own right, Faramir would have got exactly what armour he wanted.

09-10-2011, 06:30 PM	#6
sassyfriend Wight Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 165	Not very good at weapons and armor stuff, but to me they both have armor that suits both of em well and remember Boromir didn't have any armor when he was with the fellowship expect his vambraces and shield.