What is your heroic ideal? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Galadriel · 07-14-2010, 05:14 AM

Wow, Heroes. There are a LOT of heroes in Middle-earth! My personal favourites are:

1. Beleg Cúthalion (for his undying loyalty and skills as an archer)
2. Finrod Felagund (For his gentleness and his strength. He slew a werewolf with his hands and teeth!)
3. Maglor (Such a compassionate dreamer)
4. Maedhros (Tragic hero. Was good of heart, but a bit too hasty. I liked his humanity)
5. Sam Gamgee (Need I explain?)
7. Fingon (For his forgiving nature and capacity as a warrior)

morwen edhelwen · 07-14-2010, 06:04 AM

I think that what makes a character or real-life person a hero for me is courage, a strong sense of what is right or the best thing to do and willingness to adjust their moral code and take moderate risks when it is needed, not because they were too stupid to overlook something that could've make that risk unnecessary.

For example, a motorcyclist with a malfunctioning brake making the bike go over the speed limit "sacrificing" himself because he only took along one helmet is not a hero because the risk was unnecessary- he could easily have taken another helmet so that his girlfriend wouldn't have to wear his. (Add a smiley to your reply if you know what I mean- reference for those who know the story I'm talking about, posted on message boards, or sent by friends).
-Morwen

morwen edhelwen · 07-14-2010, 06:28 AM

Oh and this may be obvious, but I think my heroic ideals are Frodo, Sam, and Aragorn. I think it shows that I admire people who would 'leave their comfort zones" to fight to defend what they love because they know how important it is and who would do anything to both defend what they love and fulfil their personal ambitions.. probably because I'm not sure if I would do the same in a similar situation. I probably would, when push comes to shove... and like Frodo it would probably stick in my brain for a long time

sorry, there isn't really a 'contemplative, thoughtful' smiley.

07-14-2010, 05:14 AM	#1
Galadriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion Posts: 551	Wow, Heroes. There are a LOT of heroes in Middle-earth! My personal favourites are: 1. Beleg Cúthalion (for his undying loyalty and skills as an archer) 2. Finrod Felagund (For his gentleness and his strength. He slew a werewolf with his hands and teeth!) 3. Maglor (Such a compassionate dreamer) 4. Maedhros (Tragic hero. Was good of heart, but a bit too hasty. I liked his humanity) 5. Sam Gamgee (Need I explain?) 7. Fingon (For his forgiving nature and capacity as a warrior) __________________ "Hey! Come derry dol! Can you hear me singing?" – Tom Bombadil

07-14-2010, 06:04 AM	#2
morwen edhelwen Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 91	Heroic ideal and what makes a hero I think that what makes a character or real-life person a hero for me is courage, a strong sense of what is right or the best thing to do and willingness to adjust their moral code and take moderate risks when it is needed, not because they were too stupid to overlook something that could've make that risk unnecessary. For example, a motorcyclist with a malfunctioning brake making the bike go over the speed limit "sacrificing" himself because he only took along one helmet is not a hero because the risk was unnecessary- he could easily have taken another helmet so that his girlfriend wouldn't have to wear his. (Add a smiley to your reply if you know what I mean- reference for those who know the story I'm talking about, posted on message boards, or sent by friends). -Morwen

07-14-2010, 06:28 AM	#3
morwen edhelwen Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 91	Heroic ideal (more) Oh and this may be obvious, but I think my heroic ideals are Frodo, Sam, and Aragorn. I think it shows that I admire people who would 'leave their comfort zones" to fight to defend what they love because they know how important it is and who would do anything to both defend what they love and fulfil their personal ambitions.. probably because I'm not sure if I would do the same in a similar situation. I probably would, when push comes to shove... and like Frodo it would probably stick in my brain for a long time sorry, there isn't really a 'contemplative, thoughtful' smiley.