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Gorothlammothiel · 10-02-2002, 04:01 PM

I do not believe that Aragorn is or was bossy, nor do I think he is a pain. He is a great character of strength, skill, knowledge and understanding.

A little reserved he may be but I believe there was point to this. His individuality, to me, symbolises mans sturggle in our own world to do what is right. To do the responsible thing and try to please everyone. A not-so-easy task. He forms relationships with each member of the fellowship that are entirely individual and different, valuing each of them. He felt he was the one to take charge of the fellowship after Gandalf because not only was he well-travlled and knowledgable, but also because the friendships he made allowed him to do so.

While Leoglas was a prince, he was not as knowlegable as Aragorn and didn't have the same views on others as Aragorn did. Legolas, at first, would not trust dwarves, just as the dwarves would not trust the elves. Aragorn did, but was also weary, even of his own race with Boromir. Aragorn had a level head, a sense of right and wrong and most of the other leadership qualities. And for those reasons, I think he was justified in what he did, to help all ME and take his place as King.

10-02-2002, 04:01 PM	#16
Gorothlammothiel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sitting in front of my preferred world.... Posts: 254	I do not believe that Aragorn is or was bossy, nor do I think he is a pain. He is a great character of strength, skill, knowledge and understanding. A little reserved he may be but I believe there was point to this. His individuality, to me, symbolises mans sturggle in our own world to do what is right. To do the responsible thing and try to please everyone. A not-so-easy task. He forms relationships with each member of the fellowship that are entirely individual and different, valuing each of them. He felt he was the one to take charge of the fellowship after Gandalf because not only was he well-travlled and knowledgable, but also because the friendships he made allowed him to do so. While Leoglas was a prince, he was not as knowlegable as Aragorn and didn't have the same views on others as Aragorn did. Legolas, at first, would not trust dwarves, just as the dwarves would not trust the elves. Aragorn did, but was also weary, even of his own race with Boromir. Aragorn had a level head, a sense of right and wrong and most of the other leadership qualities. And for those reasons, I think he was justified in what he did, to help all ME and take his place as King.