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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.

ArathorofBarahir · 04-22-2004, 06:11 PM

Because of his bravery. He died to save Merry and Pippin. That is why I like Boromir.

Etharius · 04-23-2004, 03:02 AM

Boromir is easily the fella i'd love to fight with and die by in LotR by far more than with anyone else.

He is the coolest character!

His passion for Men and Gondor, his passion for the restoration of Glory. And above all, his folly.

He is the character i truly understand.

Orophin · 04-25-2004, 05:47 PM

Boromir is a valiant and honorable man. He is fearless in battlle and is loved by the soldiers of Gondor. It is most unfortunate that he was snared by the power of the one ring. But really it could have been anybody. Hey, bad things happen to good people.

04-07-2004, 04:51 AM	#1
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	#2
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

04-22-2004, 06:11 PM	#3
ArathorofBarahir Wight Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crickhallow Posts: 247	Because of his bravery. He died to save Merry and Pippin. That is why I like Boromir. __________________ King of the Dead: The dead do not suffer the living to pass. Aragorn: You will suffer me.

04-23-2004, 03:02 AM	#4
Etharius Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: U.K. Posts: 34	Boromir is easily the fella i'd love to fight with and die by in LotR by far more than with anyone else. He is the coolest character! His passion for Men and Gondor, his passion for the restoration of Glory. And above all, his folly. He is the character i truly understand. __________________ < Wisdom, Strength, Honor >

04-25-2004, 05:47 PM	#5
Orophin Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 48	Boromir is the greatest Boromir is a valiant and honorable man. He is fearless in battlle and is loved by the soldiers of Gondor. It is most unfortunate that he was snared by the power of the one ring. But really it could have been anybody. Hey, bad things happen to good people.