[The Saucepan Man]

One point that hasn't come out yet is Faramir's seeming inability to stand up to his Father. He is somewhat cowed by Denethor's mistreatment of him. I always felt when I read the passages in Minas Tirith that he should turn round and just tell his Father a few home truths.

Now, I agree with most of what has been said about Faramir being the more wise and level-headed for the two, but it doesn't bode well for a potential statesman not to be able to stand up to a bit of bullying by a strong character ...