Who is your favorite Lord of the Rings character and why? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

11-19-2004, 11:07 AM

Faramir. Of course I saw the movies before reading the books and I thought this guy was just a ******. But after reading them I see he was a nice guy, simple man caught in some nasty war business. I don't see why PJ found it necessary to butcher his role?

Elven-Maiden · 11-19-2004, 02:29 PM

My favourite character is Bilbo. I fell in love with him in the Hobbit and he just kinda stuck as my favourite. Although Gollum's inner struggle mades him quite an intriguing character too.

Bungo Baggins · 11-22-2004, 04:32 PM

Merry is my favorite. To me he represents the best of the hobits: reluctant bravery, love of food, drink and the shire,loyalty to his friends and bravery. He travelled with the company to Parth Galen, where he and Pippin were captured by the orcs. He didn’t surrender and managed to escape from Sauron’s servants.

Amrod the Hunter · 11-27-2004, 06:49 AM

He has best jokes and he is a bit confused in everything,but he finds his way and becomes a true warrior.Maybe he is not brave as Merry,but he is better to me.My second favorite character is Aragorn-he is a true hero,mysterius and brave.But in the movie,he is a bit boring with his dreams about Arwen.Legolas is a bit like him-I liked him better in the book.But my favorite character is Pippin-he is the reason i play hobbit in D&D and other RPGs.

Lolidir · 02-04-2005, 02:05 PM

I think the question should be why do you like every character, instead of who is your favorite. maybe someone will start a thread like that, or if there is one you guys could lead me to it.

Honestly i havent ever given it a lot of thought. i have always like Legolas bc he can snipe people and all that stuff. but that isnt a very good reason. you should admire someone based on their qualities and actions. now that i have given a little thought ( if i would give it more i would prolly come up with a different answer) i must say that Sam and Faramir are my favorite. Sam because he is the perfect example of what a true friend is. he is loyal, brave, and just a great friend. when Frodo was in trouble he was there to save him. in the movie i really see what Faramir was thinking and everything. if it was all true about his dad liking Boromir better, and that wasnt just someting added to the movies, i can see how Faramir would be tempted to take the ring back and win the approval of his father, but he realized the danger of everything and let Frodo go even though that would mean that Denethor would still not like him, if he didnt become angier. they both must deal with moral and emotional issues more than just the fighting.

im sorry this is so long but i got started and couldnt stop.

Thinlómien · 02-15-2005, 11:30 AM

I have three favorites; Galadriel, Gandalf and Boromir. They're just such lovely personalities. And Boromir is the most human (if you understand) character in the whole story.

11-19-2004, 11:07 AM	#1
Ancalagon-the-black Guest Posts: n/a	Faramir. Of course I saw the movies before reading the books and I thought this guy was just a *****. But after reading them I see he was a nice guy, simple man caught in some nasty war business. I don't see why PJ found it necessary to butcher his role? Last edited by Estelyn Telcontar; 11-19-2004 at 11:40 AM. Reason: for offensive language*

11-19-2004, 02:29 PM	#2
Elven-Maiden Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 297	My favourite character is Bilbo. I fell in love with him in the Hobbit and he just kinda stuck as my favourite. Although Gollum's inner struggle mades him quite an intriguing character too. __________________ Tout ce qui est or ne brille pas, Tous ceux qui errent ne sont pas perdus. Mobilis in Mobile

11-27-2004, 06:49 AM	#4
Amrod the Hunter Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dol Amroth Posts: 54	Pippin He has best jokes and he is a bit confused in everything,but he finds his way and becomes a true warrior.Maybe he is not brave as Merry,but he is better to me.My second favorite character is Aragorn-he is a true hero,mysterius and brave.But in the movie,he is a bit boring with his dreams about Arwen.Legolas is a bit like him-I liked him better in the book.But my favorite character is Pippin-he is the reason i play hobbit in D&D and other RPGs.

02-04-2005, 02:05 PM	#5
Lolidir Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Roaming the plains of Middle Earth Posts: 103	I think the question should be why do you like every character, instead of who is your favorite. maybe someone will start a thread like that, or if there is one you guys could lead me to it. Honestly i havent ever given it a lot of thought. i have always like Legolas bc he can snipe people and all that stuff. but that isnt a very good reason. you should admire someone based on their qualities and actions. now that i have given a little thought ( if i would give it more i would prolly come up with a different answer) i must say that Sam and Faramir are my favorite. Sam because he is the perfect example of what a true friend is. he is loyal, brave, and just a great friend. when Frodo was in trouble he was there to save him. in the movie i really see what Faramir was thinking and everything. if it was all true about his dad liking Boromir better, and that wasnt just someting added to the movies, i can see how Faramir would be tempted to take the ring back and win the approval of his father, but he realized the danger of everything and let Frodo go even though that would mean that Denethor would still not like him, if he didnt become angier. they both must deal with moral and emotional issues more than just the fighting. im sorry this is so long but i got started and couldnt stop. __________________ "Its a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to"

11-22-2004, 04:32 PM	#3
Bungo Baggins Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The shire Posts: 32	Merry is my favorite. To me he represents the best of the hobits: reluctant bravery, love of food, drink and the shire,loyalty to his friends and bravery. He travelled with the company to Parth Galen, where he and Pippin were captured by the orcs. He didn’t surrender and managed to escape from Sauron’s servants.

02-15-2005, 11:30 AM	#6
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I have three favorites; Galadriel, Gandalf and Boromir. They're just such lovely personalities. And Boromir is the most human (if you understand) character in the whole story.