Past Trauma Influencing Characters

[Guinevere]

Arothir wrote:

I wonder if the descendants of Arvedui Lastking were afraid of water after he drowned in the Icebay of Forochel.

No, but Faramir, as a descendent of the Numenoreans, has inherited the nightmare of the drowning of Numenor!!

As for Boromir, I agree with Alphaelin's statement. Faramir's characterization of his brother shows clearly why Boromir would be more susceptible to the lure of the ring.

Back to the title of the topic:
if any character in LotR is influenced by past trauma, it is surely Frodo when he returns to the Shire after the quest!
I remember even having read a lengthy essay by a psychologist about Frodo having a typical "post-traumatic survivor syndrome" . He isn't able to enjoy life in the Shire anymore, and it is only in the undying lands that he can find healing from his hurts.

[ September 28, 2003: Message edited by: Guinevere ]