The True Hero of The Lord of the Rings - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Kaiserin · 08-29-2003, 12:48 AM

Hmmm... It probably depends on what you mean by "hero". [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

In terms of plot, Frodo was definitely the central, focal character.
In terms of theme, Aragorn is the focus.
Gandalf made significant contributions and certain things definitely would not have been possible without him. He sort of "holds the story together" and serves somewhat as a link to the past.
When speaking of heroic deeds, it was Merry and Eowyn who slew the Witch-King [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
But overall, the story was about the Ring itself.

08-29-2003, 12:48 AM	#4
Kaiserin Wight Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cair Paravel Posts: 150	Hmmm... It probably depends on what you mean by "hero". [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] In terms of plot, Frodo was definitely the central, focal character. In terms of theme, Aragorn is the focus. Gandalf made significant contributions and certain things definitely would not have been possible without him. He sort of "holds the story together" and serves somewhat as a link to the past. When speaking of heroic deeds, it was Merry and Eowyn who slew the Witch-King [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] But overall, the story was about the Ring itself. __________________ The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.