Why did Gandalf save Faramir? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Hilde Bracegirdle · 01-22-2007, 11:44 AM

Sorry to jump in in the middle of a dialog, but...

I do think that Gandalf's choice was a necessary one. With Denethor worse than useless by this juncture, and the risk ever present that Aragorn might die at some point in this struggle, Faramir is sorely needed as a back up. Between his exposure to the knowledge of Gondor, familiarity with Gandalf's priorities and his Numenorian disposition , Faramir would best serve in the role of Gondorian leader (though perhaps be forced into exile by Sauron's forces), should things go bad.

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01-22-2007, 11:44 AM	#13
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Sorry to jump in in the middle of a dialog, but... I do think that Gandalf's choice was a necessary one. With Denethor worse than useless by this juncture, and the risk ever present that Aragorn might die at some point in this struggle, Faramir is sorely needed as a back up. Between his exposure to the knowledge of Gondor, familiarity with Gandalf's priorities and his Numenorian disposition , Faramir would best serve in the role of Gondorian leader (though perhaps be forced into exile by Sauron's forces), should things go bad.