LotR -- Book 3 - Chapter 01 - The Departure of Boromir

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Re Aragorn in Amon Hen:

Aragorn, on the other hand, remains undecided. And it is for him to make his final decision, guided by the circumstances and with the support of those in whom he trusts. It is not the function of the Seat to make his mind up for him. (Sauce)

I am overwhelmed. And I accept my error.

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I see this chapter as a relief for Aragorn, as Gandalf's responsibility that was placed--untimely, I might add--on his shoulders were lifted. Perhaps, seeing the effect of the Ring on a Man like Boromir made Aragorn realise "the fate of the Bearer is in my hands no longer"--he would have been the greatest threat to the Quest.

And the other choice he was pondering while in Lothlórien--going to Minas Tirith--was made irrelevant for the moment. It seems to me that by his choice--going after Merry and Pippin--, he abandoned his kingly "ambitions" for a time, by not joining in the offence--accompanying the Bearer to the Fire--or in the defence--Minas Tirith.

And to think these two choices so troubled him after the departure of Gandalf. Indeed, most of the things we most think of--or worry about--are not likely to come to pass.