Who is your favorite Lord of the Rings character and why? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Himhenwen · 11-03-2004, 07:22 PM

I was sitting here and thinking when it came to me...
Who is my favorit Lord of the Rings character and why?
So I thought I'd ask all of my fellow Barrowdowners.

For Example:
My favorit character is Aragon because he is strong, noble, and can sing like me!

King of the North · 11-03-2004, 07:35 PM

my favorite LotR character is Legolas. Considering that I am a guy, I made up my mind about this long BEFORE any of the movies were released. My decision was in no way affected by Orlando Bloom's closeness in looks to Barbie. In the books there is this thick mystery that surrounds Legolas. He is silent except for a few extremely well worded phrases per chapter. Also he is incredibly calm. Rarely are his origins and family mentioned. This gives the reader incentive to learn more about him, that certainly was my case. Also his combat skills make him very likeable. His style of fighting is not as wreckless and strong as perhaps Gimli's or Aragorn's but instead very precise, smooth, and deadly. In conclusion it is easy to say that I favor the elves. Just look at my name, if this were a question of which Silmarillion character was your favorite my choice would be obvious. Still in LotR, Legolas son of Thranduil is my favorite character.

Parmawen · 03-28-2005, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by King of the North

My decision was in no way affected by Orlando Bloom's closeness in looks to Barbie.

BARBIE?!? *gasps in horror* Maybe it's just me, but he's ten times better looking than Barbie. She's plastic...plus Legolas's hair is definetely bigger than hers!

But that's besides the point, my favorite character would either be Haldir or Faramir.I nearly died with happiness when Haldir showed up to fight at Helm's Deep, since in the book when the Elves did not show up for Legolas, I started crying. So I'm proud of Haldir mainly. Faramir on the other hand, I really like since he and Eowyn are together. I felt so bad for her after Aragorn didn't work out, so when Faramir was there to pick up the pieces it made me feel more relieved. Plus the way he's always in his brother's shadow...I know how that feels.

Este of Lorien · 04-21-2005, 02:32 PM

Glorfindel, because he's misterious, wise , and, of course, "fearless and full of joy" (I liked that description)

. I also like Galadriel (most in the book than in the movie).

Lûthien Nénharma · 04-23-2005, 04:04 PM

hmmm, Im tied btw Elessar and Samwise,
I think Samwise is one of my favorites because of his role, he almost has to make sure Frodo does not fail as the ring bearer.
Then I like Elessar b/c of his will.

Lindolirian · 11-03-2004, 07:35 PM

http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=11271
Welcome to the Downs, Himhenwen! You might also want to check out the FAQ in the upper left hand corner.

Himhenwen · 11-03-2004, 07:45 PM

Thank you Lindolirian I will do that very soon!

Legolas · 11-03-2004, 10:09 PM

I'm moving this thread as we place favourites threads in Novices and Newcomers. They are essentially open to anyone and everyone, and do not develop into deep book-based discussions generally. Feel free to continue posting on this thread!

Boromir88 · 11-04-2004, 05:31 AM

Boromir (like you didn't see that one coming), because he's strong, good fighter, of noble background. Maybe the most important reason because the Fellowship wouldn't have survived without him

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ninlaith · 11-04-2004, 09:21 AM

Hey Himhenwen...sorry for my absence for the past few weeks...I had left certain deeds unfinshed and the West was calling. It's really hard to choose a favorite because my favorites change every week. This week it is Sam. Every week I associate a character from LotR that resembles the week I've been having. Sam fit the bill. We need more people like Sam in this world. More people who will be there for each other instead of bringing each other down over trivial matters. I have been blessed with very special bonds like these with people that unfortunately i have not seen for awhile. And I am not sorry to say that one of those friends is Himhenwen. The friend I have here is in need of friends that I have at home. I only hope I could possibly use the knowledge I have from having friends such as Himhenwen and be the same kind of friend to my friend in need here. Friends like Sam are priceless. Never let them go.

Mumak o' Harad · 02-25-2005, 02:26 PM

Well, I do not even have to say it: the Mûmakils!

I love them because they are huge, mighty and dreadful!

Does anybody have any further information on them? Please let me know!

Faramir · 02-28-2005, 07:58 PM

Faramir,he is my favorite character because whatever he does is always for the best,unless of course commanded by his "father", he let the ring go, he wasnt cammanded to retrieve it,it was boromirs mission. When Denethor sent him on his mission he did it for his city and almost cost him his life.

malkatoj · 03-09-2005, 05:07 PM

My favourite character is Sam. I once told my friend this, and she yelled at me and called him 'fat and stupid.' But here's the reality...Sam is a loving, loyal friend. He is willing to go through anything to ensure Frodo's safety, even when Frodo sends him away. He continues, throughout the journey, to be unphased by the powers of the Ring, which most other members of the Fellowship are unable to do. Sam knows what is worth fighting for, and he fights for it. He knows that there will eventually be light, even after all this darkness, and this keeps him going while others feel hopeless. Sam has a keen ability to know whether someone is a good person or not, as evidenced by his feelings on Gollum.

Haha...I wrote a 2-page essay on this topic once. It was awesome. (As awesome as this smiley face?

I doubt it.)

Lathriel · 03-09-2005, 06:35 PM

I really like Faramir and its not just because I have a crush on him (Blushes) I liked him already before I got a crush on him. Not only is he brave, he is also interested in history and learning. This is evident because he always asked Gandalf many questions. Also in the book he is one of the few characters who is not tempted by the ring.I also really like Theoden and I get extremely sad when he dies on the battlefield. (Every time I read that passage my eyes water.)

03-09-2005, 08:04 PM

My favorite character is Aragorn. I always loved adventurers with no fear and courage. To read about this character in the book was so nice. To see this mysterious adventurers be king of gondor after great moments threw the triology makes me jumping on my bed!

Faramir is a nice character too, and i understand why P.J. change is mind situation in the movie. This was just for the conflict between Denethor and him, this conflict is interesting for the attraction of Faramir for the ring.

Elentari_Elbereth · 05-07-2005, 03:56 PM

Wow.... What a Question!

I can't exactly say I have ONE favorite, I admire close to everyone for their own reasons.

I have written several character essays (for english class actually. and received very good grades!), one of them on Faramir, another Frodo, and Aragorn... and some on races and people in general.

because I love every character so much, I'll mention a few that really stick out as amazing:

Aragorn- He not only has such intelligence and physical strength, he has very strong courage, emotional strength, and outstanding leadership qualities.

Samwise- Dear Samwise.. Sam is a the truest friend in all of the world, If more friends could be like him, so loyal and brave, what a world this would be!

Mithrandir- He has such a good heart, and wisdom beyond what he even knows (..Olorin was wisest of the Maia), and as mentioned on this site, the only one of the Wizards to stay true to his task. I admire his determination for good will.

Frodo- He volunteered a deadly task when none else would, and worked tirelessly and earnestly in the greatest emotional struggle anyone could endure, not even to say he would even go into the heart of Mordor Alone. That is courage and strength from the deepness of his very soul.

11-03-2004, 07:22 PM	#1
Himhenwen Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: far far across the glassy sea in the Grey Havens Posts: 16	Who is your favorit Lord of the Rings character and why? I was sitting here and thinking when it came to me... Who is my favorit Lord of the Rings character and why? So I thought I'd ask all of my fellow Barrowdowners. For Example: My favorit character is Aragon because he is strong, noble, and can sing like me! __________________ Himhenwen

04-23-2005, 04:04 PM	#5
Lûthien Nénharma Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rivendell, Middle Earth Posts: 23	none hmmm, Im tied btw Elessar and Samwise, I think Samwise is one of my favorites because of his role, he almost has to make sure Frodo does not fail as the ring bearer. Then I like Elessar b/c of his will. __________________ I would rather share one lifetime with you, than face all the ages of this world alone ~Arwen~

11-03-2004, 07:35 PM	#6
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=11271 Welcome to the Downs, Himhenwen! You might also want to check out the FAQ in the upper left hand corner. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

11-03-2004, 07:45 PM	#7
Himhenwen Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: far far across the glassy sea in the Grey Havens Posts: 16	Thank you Lindolirian I will do that very soon! __________________ Himhenwen

11-03-2004, 10:09 PM	#8
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	I'm moving this thread as we place favourites threads in Novices and Newcomers. They are essentially open to anyone and everyone, and do not develop into deep book-based discussions generally. Feel free to continue posting on this thread! __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

11-03-2004, 07:35 PM	#2
King of the North Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 60	my favorite LotR character is Legolas. Considering that I am a guy, I made up my mind about this long BEFORE any of the movies were released. My decision was in no way affected by Orlando Bloom's closeness in looks to Barbie. In the books there is this thick mystery that surrounds Legolas. He is silent except for a few extremely well worded phrases per chapter. Also he is incredibly calm. Rarely are his origins and family mentioned. This gives the reader incentive to learn more about him, that certainly was my case. Also his combat skills make him very likeable. His style of fighting is not as wreckless and strong as perhaps Gimli's or Aragorn's but instead very precise, smooth, and deadly. In conclusion it is easy to say that I favor the elves. Just look at my name, if this were a question of which Silmarillion character was your favorite my choice would be obvious. Still in LotR, Legolas son of Thranduil is my favorite character.

04-21-2005, 02:32 PM	#4
Este of Lorien Pile O'Bones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lorien Posts: 13	Glorfindel, because he's misterious, wise , and, of course, "fearless and full of joy" (I liked that description) . I also like Galadriel (most in the book than in the movie).

11-04-2004, 05:31 AM	#9
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,507	Boromir (like you didn't see that one coming), because he's strong, good fighter, of noble background. Maybe the most important reason because the Fellowship wouldn't have survived without him .

11-04-2004, 09:21 AM	#10
ninlaith Wight Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: in my hobbit hole Posts: 204	Hey Himhenwen...sorry for my absence for the past few weeks...I had left certain deeds unfinshed and the West was calling. It's really hard to choose a favorite because my favorites change every week. This week it is Sam. Every week I associate a character from LotR that resembles the week I've been having. Sam fit the bill. We need more people like Sam in this world. More people who will be there for each other instead of bringing each other down over trivial matters. I have been blessed with very special bonds like these with people that unfortunately i have not seen for awhile. And I am not sorry to say that one of those friends is Himhenwen. The friend I have here is in need of friends that I have at home. I only hope I could possibly use the knowledge I have from having friends such as Himhenwen and be the same kind of friend to my friend in need here. Friends like Sam are priceless. Never let them go. __________________ "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve!"-Bilbo Baggins

02-25-2005, 02:26 PM	#11
Mumak o' Harad Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brazil Posts: 12	Well, I do not even have to say it: the Mûmakils! I love them because they are huge, mighty and dreadful! Does anybody have any further information on them? Please let me know! __________________ "We are jigsaw pieces aligned on the perimeter edge Interlocked through a missing piece..." by Derek Dick (a.k.a. Fish)

02-28-2005, 07:58 PM	#12
Faramir Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In the Forest of Ithilien. Posts: 43	Faramir,he is my favorite character because whatever he does is always for the best,unless of course commanded by his "father", he let the ring go, he wasnt cammanded to retrieve it,it was boromirs mission. When Denethor sent him on his mission he did it for his city and almost cost him his life.

03-09-2005, 05:07 PM	#13
malkatoj Wight Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A hovel in Florin Posts: 173	Samwise My favourite character is Sam. I once told my friend this, and she yelled at me and called him 'fat and stupid.' But here's the reality...Sam is a loving, loyal friend. He is willing to go through anything to ensure Frodo's safety, even when Frodo sends him away. He continues, throughout the journey, to be unphased by the powers of the Ring, which most other members of the Fellowship are unable to do. Sam knows what is worth fighting for, and he fights for it. He knows that there will eventually be light, even after all this darkness, and this keeps him going while others feel hopeless. Sam has a keen ability to know whether someone is a good person or not, as evidenced by his feelings on Gollum. Haha...I wrote a 2-page essay on this topic once. It was awesome. (As awesome as this smiley face? I doubt it.)

03-09-2005, 06:35 PM	#14
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	I really like Faramir and its not just because I have a crush on him (Blushes) I liked him already before I got a crush on him. Not only is he brave, he is also interested in history and learning. This is evident because he always asked Gandalf many questions. Also in the book he is one of the few characters who is not tempted by the ring.I also really like Theoden and I get extremely sad when he dies on the battlefield. (Every time I read that passage my eyes water.) __________________ Back again

03-09-2005, 08:04 PM	#15
Olivier Guest Posts: n/a	My favorite character is Aragorn. I always loved adventurers with no fear and courage. To read about this character in the book was so nice. To see this mysterious adventurers be king of gondor after great moments threw the triology makes me jumping on my bed! Faramir is a nice character too, and i understand why P.J. change is mind situation in the movie. This was just for the conflict between Denethor and him, this conflict is interesting for the attraction of Faramir for the ring.

05-07-2005, 03:56 PM	#16
Elentari_Elbereth Pile O'Bones Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Carolina (moving to Calif.) Posts: 24	Wow.... What a Question! I can't exactly say I have ONE favorite, I admire close to everyone for their own reasons. I have written several character essays (for english class actually. and received very good grades!), one of them on Faramir, another Frodo, and Aragorn... and some on races and people in general. because I love every character so much, I'll mention a few that really stick out as amazing: Aragorn- He not only has such intelligence and physical strength, he has very strong courage, emotional strength, and outstanding leadership qualities. Samwise- Dear Samwise.. Sam is a the truest friend in all of the world, If more friends could be like him, so loyal and brave, what a world this would be! Mithrandir- He has such a good heart, and wisdom beyond what he even knows (..Olorin was wisest of the Maia), and as mentioned on this site, the only one of the Wizards to stay true to his task. I admire his determination for good will. Frodo- He volunteered a deadly task when none else would, and worked tirelessly and earnestly in the greatest emotional struggle anyone could endure, not even to say he would even go into the heart of Mordor Alone. That is courage and strength from the deepness of his very soul. __________________ Who shall see a white ship leave the last shore, the pale phantoms in her cold bosom Like gulls wailing? ...Who shall see the last evening?