About Faramir's suicide charge: while PJ, as is not infrequently his want, went
overboard in the specifics of Faramir's attack, I think it captures the spirit of the
book far more then , say, Denethor's character and actions.
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In truth Faramir did not go by his own choosing. But the Lord of the City was master of his Council, and he was in no mood that day to bow to others.....said Denethor, "we should not lightly abandon the outer defenses, the Rammas made with so great a labour.....It is at Osgiliath that he will put his weight, as before when Boromir denied him the passage.....I will not yield the River and the Pelennor unfought-not if there is a captain here who has the courage to do his lord's will."....."Then farewell!" said Faramir. "But if I should return, think better of me!" "That depends on the manner of your return," said Denethor.
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The book is obviously vastly superior to the movie in details and geography,
but the movie does depict the essence of that interaction between Denethor and
Faramir.