What is your heroic ideal?

[mormegil]

Originally Posted by Andsigil

Boromir.

Unlike others, however, Boromir achieved redemption, and did it in heroic fashion. This was stunning in both its rarity and inspiration.

I am not a fan of Boromir so help me understand how he achieved redemption? He fought Uruks at the end. Who wouldn't? I don't see this as redemption I see it as doing what any would do to try and preserve their own life.