Bard & The Master Vs Aragorn & the House of Stewards - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 04-15-2005, 04:01 AM

Right off the cuff, I see one difference and one thing in common. First the difference: Denethor is a Numenorean and is much concerned with his name and lineage and reputation, whereas the Master is a mere commoner concerned with lining his pockets. The thing in common is that both are tyrants rather than rightful kings; a recent letter of Tolkien I read (sorry, can't remember the number) has JRRT comparing tyranny versus rightful kingship; so that stuck out to me.

I find it interesting what it took to unseat each tyrant. Can't go into it now for lack of time, but maybe others could?

04-15-2005, 04:01 AM	#2
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Right off the cuff, I see one difference and one thing in common. First the difference: Denethor is a Numenorean and is much concerned with his name and lineage and reputation, whereas the Master is a mere commoner concerned with lining his pockets. The thing in common is that both are tyrants rather than rightful kings; a recent letter of Tolkien I read (sorry, can't remember the number) has JRRT comparing tyranny versus rightful kingship; so that stuck out to me. I find it interesting what it took to unseat each tyrant. Can't go into it now for lack of time, but maybe others could?