Logical Ring-bearer? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Scott · 05-27-2003, 05:03 PM

I agree with Bekah here. We simply don't see Aragorn get tempted by the ring when he has the chance to be. He always had enough wits about himself to just stay away from it. Plus there was that whole "destined to fail as my ancestors did" chip he had on his shoulders too. I doubt the thought of taking the ring for himself even entered his mind with any shred of credibility given to the thought.

Remember that Galadriel even attempted to take the ring and use it for her own designs. Would Galadriel, arguably one of the most powerful elves in ME be any worse than a half-silvan prince? But then comes the replying statement that Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely - yada, yada, yada.

My vote goes to Sam. I think that his heart was so pure that the will of Sauron would of been in for a big fight to win Sam over to the dark side.

~Scott

[ May 27, 2003: Message edited by: Scott ]

05-27-2003, 05:03 PM	#13
Scott Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ohio/Grey Havens Posts: 183	I agree with Bekah here. We simply don't see Aragorn get tempted by the ring when he has the chance to be. He always had enough wits about himself to just stay away from it. Plus there was that whole "destined to fail as my ancestors did" chip he had on his shoulders too. I doubt the thought of taking the ring for himself even entered his mind with any shred of credibility given to the thought. Remember that Galadriel even attempted to take the ring and use it for her own designs. Would Galadriel, arguably one of the most powerful elves in ME be any worse than a half-silvan prince? But then comes the replying statement that Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely - yada, yada, yada. My vote goes to Sam. I think that his heart was so pure that the will of Sauron would of been in for a big fight to win Sam over to the dark side. ~Scott [ May 27, 2003: Message edited by: Scott ] __________________ Those who the Gods would destroy, They first make mad. ~Those Crazy Greeks