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drigel · 11-19-2004, 03:02 PM

Boro
Faramirs quote is a good reference to point to. Here is B's brother showing the compexities of the mortals. We see him saying "I would do this. .. I would do that.." yet, would that be different if he were the one who made the trip to Rivendell instead of B?

This thread is (again) way transcending the single subject we are on. I find the guilt therom intriguing. I say this landscape is to stark - too black and white. The internal struggle is not a "one time shot", if that makes sense, unless, it seems, the ring involved.... or is it? Could Boromir have, after successfully getting the ring from Frodo, feel guilt? Could he give the ring back? Could Faramir?

Could Frodo change his mind, once he made the decision to not destroy the ring? No one, its seems, gives up the ring willingly. But, is there a difference between bearing and wielding? In other words, once you realize the abitlity and potential of what you could achieve with the ring - is it all over?

11-19-2004, 03:02 PM	#56
drigel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: commonplace city Posts: 518	Faramir talking smack? Boro Faramirs quote is a good reference to point to. Here is B's brother showing the compexities of the mortals. We see him saying "I would do this. .. I would do that.." yet, would that be different if he were the one who made the trip to Rivendell instead of B? This thread is (again) way transcending the single subject we are on. I find the guilt therom intriguing. I say this landscape is to stark - too black and white. The internal struggle is not a "one time shot", if that makes sense, unless, it seems, the ring involved.... or is it? Could Boromir have, after successfully getting the ring from Frodo, feel guilt? Could he give the ring back? Could Faramir? Could Frodo change his mind, once he made the decision to not destroy the ring? No one, its seems, gives up the ring willingly. But, is there a difference between bearing and wielding? In other words, once you realize the abitlity and potential of what you could achieve with the ring - is it all over? Last edited by drigel; 11-19-2004 at 03:16 PM.