[Child of the 7th Age]

Helen,<P>I am in a rush to pack, and have no time to respond to this in detail. It is absolutely true that Faramir was highly suspicious when he first met the two hobbits and pressed them hard.<P>It is also true that the conversations between Faramir and Frodo extend over three chapters, and I could quote paragraph after paragraph, showing the exact opposite side of him--his gentleness, courtesy, the similarity that Sam sees to Gandalf. (The Faramir of the movies seems to have little in common with Gandalf!) And there is no question about the central point. When he learns of the Ring from Sam's blunder, Faramir steadfastly refuses to take advantage of his guests in any way. <P>Go back to the book, reread the three chapters, and then decide what you think.<P>Was Frodo such a bad judge of character that he would say this at the parting and be so terribly wrong?<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>The hobbits bowed low. 'Most gracious host,' said Frodo, 'it as said to me by Elron Halfelven that I should find friendship upon the way, secret and unlooked for. Certainly I looked for no such friendship as you have shown. To have found it turns evil to great good.' <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Either Frodo was totally deluding himself, or the Faramir of the movie is diferent than the book!<P>sharon<p>[ December 23, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]