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Tuor in Gondolin · 06-28-2009, 06:50 PM

In some ways Hector is not unlike my favorite LOTR
character (Faramir) -and don't get me started on PJ's
TTT

) in that Hector would have preferred a
peaceful life but, as the crown prince of Troy felt it his
duty to engage in combat. Recall that he proposed,
and Achilles rejected, the proper Trojan War protocol
of returning the slain hero to the others family for proper
burial. And he had a rather immature brother (in Hector's
case a younger one) causing problems by emotional
impulses.

Hector does seem to be the most balanced, and likable,
character in the Iliad. In a way he's Homer's real hero.

06-28-2009, 06:50 PM	#23
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	In some ways Hector is not unlike my favorite LOTR character (Faramir) -and don't get me started on PJ's TTT ) in that Hector would have preferred a peaceful life but, as the crown prince of Troy felt it his duty to engage in combat. Recall that he proposed, and Achilles rejected, the proper Trojan War protocol of returning the slain hero to the others family for proper burial. And he had a rather immature brother (in Hector's case a younger one) causing problems by emotional impulses. Hector does seem to be the most balanced, and likable, character in the Iliad. In a way he's Homer's real hero. __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'