Faith and Choices

[Raynor]

Originally Posted by radagastly

Did his courteous, polite response fuel her feelings for him, or drive her into battle and doom?

I would say the latter is more likely the truth, that is, at least according to Faramir:

Originally Posted by The steward and the king, RotK

But when he gave you only understanding and pity, then you desired to have nothing, unless a brave death in battle.

Originally Posted by radagastly

Was she "born again" to the chance of glory and honour, or did she just see a manly man that she wanted to be with? Was it some confusing combination of the two?

Well, a confusing combination of the two, as you say; that is, she loves him because he represents all those things.