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Boromir88 · 03-24-2004, 05:20 AM

Boromir, also, helped Frodo make a cruicial decision. Frodo saw with the craziness of Boromir that staying in the Fellowship was not an option. One by one the fellowship would of fallen to the ring if Frodo stayed with them. Due to Borormir's attack Frodo realized he had to go alone (but couldn't leave his old Sam behind). If Frodo had gone with the Fellowship after Boromir's death I believe the quest would of failed.

Linnahiril Tinnufinwen · 03-24-2004, 12:29 PM

Elianna, take it from a fellow writer, that even though you my dislike Boromir, your character would not. I believe it was very good of you to realize that you were trying to make your character do something that was against her nature. Look at Boromir through your character's eyes, and put yourself aside. See then, if you are able to see why she likes him.

Aethelwine · 04-02-2004, 01:07 PM

Are there no other Boromir-lovers?

Cheers!

Aethelwine.

Elianna · 04-02-2004, 06:35 PM

Maybe you are as alone as I think.

Just kidding.

Kitanna · 04-02-2004, 07:40 PM

So I'm not a Boromir lover persay, actually more of an Eomer lover, but the point is I want to defend Boromir and his honor! Boromir was just a guy who wanted to live up to his father's expectations. He wanted to protect his beloved homeland and was destined to be a hero.

He wasn't the best man to have lived, but he was still a great guy. He wanted to help the Hobbits and even after trying to take the Ring from Frodo he regretted it and ended up giving his life to take back what he had done. So many think he's a jerk because of what he did to Frodo, but they overlook the fact he tries to help Merry and Pippin in return.

Not to mention he cares about his younger brother more than his father does. He wants Faramir to get the praise he deserves and I think he's a really good older brother for that. So I say Boromir needs some praise in this world of Legolas lovers! Elianna when you finish your story I would love nothing more than to see how you took everyone's suggestions.

Numenorean · 04-07-2004, 04:51 AM

During my current re-reading of LoTR I've discovered that what I love about Boromir is his tremendous valour in the face of an overwhelming enemy. Sure theres the part that everyone refers to, killing the 40 or so Uruks and trying to save Merry & Pippin, but I've come to believe that Boromirs bravery is best described in Moria at Khazad Dûm. There his actions were not just brave, they were legendary, and even on a par with Aragorn himself.

As the Fellowship realise that hundreds of Orcs and worse still, a Balrog, are closing in on their position, Legolas drops his arrow in fear and wails, "Ai, ai! A Balrog! A Balrog is come!" Gimli gives it a "Durins Bane!" then lowers his axe and covers his face. Gandalf says it is "an evil fortune" and the rest (including Aragorn) do nothing. Boromir though, in blatent defiance of this terribly powerful foe, "raised his horn and blew. Loud the challange rang and bellowed...For a moment the orcs quailed and the fiery shadow halted."

Next we have Gandalf telling the Fellowship to 'Fly!' across the bridge, yet "Aragorn and Boromir did not heed the command, but still held their ground, side by side, behind Gandalf at the far end of the bridge."
Once the Balrogs first blow is deflected it "leaped full upon the bridge" towards a "grey and bent" Gandalf, then: "He cannot stand alone!' cried Aragorn suddenly and ran back along the bridge. 'Elendil!' he shouted.'I am with you Gandalf!' 'Gondor!' cried Boromir and leaped after him."

Boromirs courage under fire, his standing shoulder to shoulder with Aragron in defence of Gandalf and the Fellowship, and his total readiness to face almost certain defeat by the Balrog, all display his excellent bravery and honour. At Parth Galen Boromir had to try and make amends for his attempt to take the Ring, but in Moria he was acting out of pure comradeship and his own great valour.

Aethelwine · 04-07-2004, 08:30 AM

All I have to say is: I can't tell you how right you are, Numenorean!!!

I really don't understand why I didn't mentioned the Balrog-incident... *hides in shame*

Cheers mates!

Aethelwine.

03-24-2004, 05:20 AM	#1
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Fellowship Boromir, also, helped Frodo make a cruicial decision. Frodo saw with the craziness of Boromir that staying in the Fellowship was not an option. One by one the fellowship would of fallen to the ring if Frodo stayed with them. Due to Borormir's attack Frodo realized he had to go alone (but couldn't leave his old Sam behind). If Frodo had gone with the Fellowship after Boromir's death I believe the quest would of failed.

03-24-2004, 12:29 PM	#2
Linnahiril Tinnufinwen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: California Posts: 77	Elianna, take it from a fellow writer, that even though you my dislike Boromir, your character would not. I believe it was very good of you to realize that you were trying to make your character do something that was against her nature. Look at Boromir through your character's eyes, and put yourself aside. See then, if you are able to see why she likes him. __________________ The world is a great book, of which they who never stir from home read only a page

04-02-2004, 01:07 PM	#3
Aethelwine Wight Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In Anórien, just outside Edoras, on a horse I "borrowed"... Posts: 150	Well? Are there no other Boromir-lovers? Cheers! Aethelwine. __________________ Nelly, I am Heathcliff! He's always, always in my mind--not as a pleasure, any more than I am always a pleasure to myself, but as my own being. - Catherine to Nelly, Wuthering Heights

04-02-2004, 06:35 PM	#4
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	Maybe you are as alone as I think. Just kidding. __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.

04-02-2004, 07:40 PM	#5
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	So I'm not a Boromir lover persay, actually more of an Eomer lover, but the point is I want to defend Boromir and his honor! Boromir was just a guy who wanted to live up to his father's expectations. He wanted to protect his beloved homeland and was destined to be a hero. He wasn't the best man to have lived, but he was still a great guy. He wanted to help the Hobbits and even after trying to take the Ring from Frodo he regretted it and ended up giving his life to take back what he had done. So many think he's a jerk because of what he did to Frodo, but they overlook the fact he tries to help Merry and Pippin in return. Not to mention he cares about his younger brother more than his father does. He wants Faramir to get the praise he deserves and I think he's a really good older brother for that. So I say Boromir needs some praise in this world of Legolas lovers! Elianna when you finish your story I would love nothing more than to see how you took everyone's suggestions. __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

04-07-2004, 04:51 AM	#6
Numenorean Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay of Eldanna Posts: 94	Boromir the brave! During my current re-reading of LoTR I've discovered that what I love about Boromir is his tremendous valour in the face of an overwhelming enemy. Sure theres the part that everyone refers to, killing the 40 or so Uruks and trying to save Merry & Pippin, but I've come to believe that Boromirs bravery is best described in Moria at Khazad Dûm. There his actions were not just brave, they were legendary, and even on a par with Aragorn himself. As the Fellowship realise that hundreds of Orcs and worse still, a Balrog, are closing in on their position, Legolas drops his arrow in fear and wails, "Ai, ai! A Balrog! A Balrog is come!" Gimli gives it a "Durins Bane!" then lowers his axe and covers his face. Gandalf says it is "an evil fortune" and the rest (including Aragorn) do nothing. Boromir though, in blatent defiance of this terribly powerful foe, "raised his horn and blew. Loud the challange rang and bellowed...For a moment the orcs quailed and the fiery shadow halted." Next we have Gandalf telling the Fellowship to 'Fly!' across the bridge, yet "Aragorn and Boromir did not heed the command, but still held their ground, side by side, behind Gandalf at the far end of the bridge." Once the Balrogs first blow is deflected it "leaped full upon the bridge" towards a "grey and bent" Gandalf, then: "He cannot stand alone!' cried Aragorn suddenly and ran back along the bridge. 'Elendil!' he shouted.'I am with you Gandalf!' 'Gondor!' cried Boromir and leaped after him." Boromirs courage under fire, his standing shoulder to shoulder with Aragron in defence of Gandalf and the Fellowship, and his total readiness to face almost certain defeat by the Balrog, all display his excellent bravery and honour. At Parth Galen Boromir had to try and make amends for his attempt to take the Ring, but in Moria he was acting out of pure comradeship and his own great valour. __________________ '…Avallónë, the haven of the Eldar upon Eressëa, easternmost of the Undying Lands, and thence at times the Firstborn still would come sailing to Númenor in oarless boats, as white birds flying from the sunset…'

04-07-2004, 08:30 AM	#7
Aethelwine Wight Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In Anórien, just outside Edoras, on a horse I "borrowed"... Posts: 150	All I have to say is: I can't tell you how right you are, Numenorean!!! I really don't understand why I didn't mentioned the Balrog-incident... hides in shame Cheers mates! Aethelwine. __________________ Nelly, I am Heathcliff! He's always, always in my mind--not as a pleasure, any more than I am always a pleasure to myself, but as my own being. - Catherine to Nelly, Wuthering Heights