The True Hero of The Lord of the Rings - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Corwyn Celesil · 08-28-2003, 10:00 PM

I have heard all manner of opinions on the subject of who the hero of LoTR is: some say Aragorn, who is certainly a very central figure of the last two books at least; some say the faithful Sam emerges as the hero; and some say that obviously it is Frodo, the character with whom the books (mostly) start and who has the most important task. On my part, I see that Frodo is certainly the most central character at the beginning but that gradually other characters emerge to share a good deal of the limelight, but I am curious to know your opinions.

08-28-2003, 10:00 PM	#1
Corwyn Celesil Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The House of the Fountain, Gondolin Posts: 57	The True Hero of The Lord of the Rings I have heard all manner of opinions on the subject of who the hero of LoTR is: some say Aragorn, who is certainly a very central figure of the last two books at least; some say the faithful Sam emerges as the hero; and some say that obviously it is Frodo, the character with whom the books (mostly) start and who has the most important task. On my part, I see that Frodo is certainly the most central character at the beginning but that gradually other characters emerge to share a good deal of the limelight, but I am curious to know your opinions. __________________ Then came there from the south of the city the people of the Fountain, and Ecthelion was their lord, and silver and diamonds were their delight; and swords very long and bright and pale did they wield . . .