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Morwen Tindomerel · 04-26-2003, 07:08 PM

I always seem to end up at loggerheads with you, Legolas.

Given that Minas Tirith is capital of a nation at war it is safe to assume that its male population would be trained in arms from an early age. Naturally both Faramir and Denethor would have recieved the same training, though probably shown less aptitude than Boromir.

We know that Denethor deeply resented the respect and affection given by his father and his people to the great captain Thorongil, (Aragorn in disguise) who he was apparently unable to rival as a warrior or military leader. IMO it was this percieved failure that led him to encourage his elder son to become the great captain he had been unable to be - at the price of other interests. Granted this is speculation, but solidly based on Canonical evidence.

I would like to point out that Boromir is not entirely without intellectual attainments. His contributions to the Council of Elrond make it clear he knows his history.

[ April 27, 2003: Message edited by: Morwen Tindomerel ]

04-26-2003, 07:08 PM	#25
Morwen Tindomerel Wight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minas Anor or Annuminas the Golden Posts: 187	I always seem to end up at loggerheads with you, Legolas. Given that Minas Tirith is capital of a nation at war it is safe to assume that its male population would be trained in arms from an early age. Naturally both Faramir and Denethor would have recieved the same training, though probably shown less aptitude than Boromir. We know that Denethor deeply resented the respect and affection given by his father and his people to the great captain Thorongil, (Aragorn in disguise) who he was apparently unable to rival as a warrior or military leader. IMO it was this percieved failure that led him to encourage his elder son to become the great captain he had been unable to be - at the price of other interests. Granted this is speculation, but solidly based on Canonical evidence. I would like to point out that Boromir is not entirely without intellectual attainments. His contributions to the Council of Elrond make it clear he knows his history. [ April 27, 2003: Message edited by: Morwen Tindomerel ]