Reversal of roles - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

CSteefel · 10-14-2006, 11:46 AM

I wouldn't say they have been reversed, since Boromir still makes most of his speeches about the need to use the ring and he does lose control in the end and try to take the Ring from Frodo (unlike Faramir, who could have taken the Ring while in Ithilien). However, the movie does have Faramir taking Frodo to his Father, which then denies the "wisdom" that Faramir has in the book. He finally comes to his senses in Osgiliath, although it is not quite clear what it is that transpires there that makes him understand.

10-14-2006, 11:46 AM	#2
CSteefel Wight Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 204	I wouldn't say they have been reversed, since Boromir still makes most of his speeches about the need to use the ring and he does lose control in the end and try to take the Ring from Frodo (unlike Faramir, who could have taken the Ring while in Ithilien). However, the movie does have Faramir taking Frodo to his Father, which then denies the "wisdom" that Faramir has in the book. He finally comes to his senses in Osgiliath, although it is not quite clear what it is that transpires there that makes him understand.