Reversal of roles - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

doug*platypus · 11-15-2006, 08:06 PM

I agree with CSteefel... the roles were not reversed. We simply lost most of the character of Faramir from the book. In line with PJs sweeping theme of the weakness of men, almost all nobility from the race of men was removed. They are all victims of some weakness or another.

The essential difference in the actions of the two brothers was maintained. Boromir tried to take the Ring, whereas Faramir (eventually, and with little explanation as stated by CSteefel, let It go). Faramir did not aid Frodo as he did in the book, but he did let him go about his business.

sassyfriend · 09-29-2011, 06:39 PM

Did not like Frodo in movie at all he lies to Faramir and he whines too much!

11-15-2006, 08:06 PM	#1
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 960	I agree with CSteefel... the roles were not reversed. We simply lost most of the character of Faramir from the book. In line with PJs sweeping theme of the weakness of men, almost all nobility from the race of men was removed. They are all victims of some weakness or another. The essential difference in the actions of the two brothers was maintained. Boromir tried to take the Ring, whereas Faramir (eventually, and with little explanation as stated by CSteefel, let It go). Faramir did not aid Frodo as he did in the book, but he did let him go about his business. __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.

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09-29-2011, 06:39 PM	#2
sassyfriend Wight Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 165	Did not like Frodo in movie at all he lies to Faramir and he whines too much!