Why didn't Galadriel warn Aragorn that Boromir wanted the Ring? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lotrelf · 03-10-2014, 01:33 AM

As previously said: Fate. Also, Boromir's temptation became the reason for many other things that affected the quest greatly. Gandalf and Galadriel, perhaps, knew this, and felt this. For some reasons, I am sure when she looked into eyes of the members of the Fellowship, they couldn't look into her eyes (except Aragorn and Legolas), and Boromir couldn't look into her eyes because she found out about his increasing desire for the Ring. She "forsaw " Boromir's temptation but wasn't sure if it was so!
Geezz!!

Sarumian · 03-10-2014, 05:20 AM

I agree with others but also think that the Fellowship was created far away from Loth Lorien and Galadriel felt she did not have enough authority to accuse one of the members thus weakening the Fellowship's unity. To add, apart from Aragorn and Legolas, other members of the Fellowship were initially suspicious about Galadriel and her realm; they could her take direct warnings for intrigues. Therefore, she gave only hints to the Ring-bearer, as he had a right and burden to make the Ring-related decisions on his own.

Mithalwen · 03-10-2014, 07:34 AM

Don't forget what Galadriel said to Sam when he looked in the mirror "Some never come to be, unless those that behold the visions turn aside from their path to prevent them". If Galadriel had warned Aragorn what could he do... go with Boromir immediately to Minas Tirith forsaking the rest of the company or taking them to where that authority of Denethor could not, at that point be resisted easily? Boromir's fall was vital to the success of the Quest as things turned out.

William Cloud Hicklin · 03-10-2014, 07:08 PM

Remembers Gildor's words: "We do not willingly give advice, for advice is a dangerous gift."

Lotrelf · 03-17-2014, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by William Cloud Hicklin

Remembers Gildor's words: "We do not willingly give advice, for advice is a dangerous gift."

It wouldn't have been just an "advice", but the question of entire ME's safety. If it were just advice that needed to be given, she would have warned them. She had foresight, I'm sure. But that doesn't mean she used to be sure of all of it. As someone here explained the reason why She only warned the Ring-bearer.

MCRmyGirl4eva · 03-17-2014, 10:56 AM

I suppose Galadriel wanted to keep the Fellowship's unity; they were much stronger as a whole than they were apart. To accuse Boromir would have driven them farther apart than Boromir already felt. In the extended Fellowship movie, Boromir is already angry at Aragorn for not taking the Ring to Gondor, and he spits out "You were quick enough to trust the Elves! Have you so little faith in your own people?" For Aragorn to have more than his intrinsic suspicion of Boromir would have forced him to do or say something rash, and Boromir would either have gotten away with the Ring or been struck down by one of the Fellowship, both of which would have led to none of the remaining members trusting each other and causing the entire Fellowship, and thus, Middle-Earth, to fall.

Also, perhaps Galadriel saw what would have possibly happened if she had told Aragorn of what Boromir was thinking of attempting.

03-10-2014, 01:33 AM	#1
Lotrelf Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 265	As previously said: Fate. Also, Boromir's temptation became the reason for many other things that affected the quest greatly. Gandalf and Galadriel, perhaps, knew this, and felt this. For some reasons, I am sure when she looked into eyes of the members of the Fellowship, they couldn't look into her eyes (except Aragorn and Legolas), and Boromir couldn't look into her eyes because she found out about his increasing desire for the Ring. She "forsaw " Boromir's temptation but wasn't sure if it was so! Geezz!! __________________ A short saying oft contains much wisdom. ~Sophocles

03-10-2014, 07:34 AM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Don't forget what Galadriel said to Sam when he looked in the mirror "Some never come to be, unless those that behold the visions turn aside from their path to prevent them". If Galadriel had warned Aragorn what could he do... go with Boromir immediately to Minas Tirith forsaking the rest of the company or taking them to where that authority of Denethor could not, at that point be resisted easily? Boromir's fall was vital to the success of the Quest as things turned out. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

03-10-2014, 07:08 PM	#4
William Cloud Hicklin Loremaster of Annúminas Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,330	Remembers Gildor's words: "We do not willingly give advice, for advice is a dangerous gift." __________________ The entire plot of The Lord of the Rings could be said to turn on what Sauron didn’t know, and when he didn’t know it.

03-17-2014, 10:56 AM	#6
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	I suppose Galadriel wanted to keep the Fellowship's unity; they were much stronger as a whole than they were apart. To accuse Boromir would have driven them farther apart than Boromir already felt. In the extended Fellowship movie, Boromir is already angry at Aragorn for not taking the Ring to Gondor, and he spits out "You were quick enough to trust the Elves! Have you so little faith in your own people?" For Aragorn to have more than his intrinsic suspicion of Boromir would have forced him to do or say something rash, and Boromir would either have gotten away with the Ring or been struck down by one of the Fellowship, both of which would have led to none of the remaining members trusting each other and causing the entire Fellowship, and thus, Middle-Earth, to fall. Also, perhaps Galadriel saw what would have possibly happened if she had told Aragorn of what Boromir was thinking of attempting. __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."

03-10-2014, 05:20 AM	#2
Sarumian Wight Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 129	I agree with others but also think that the Fellowship was created far away from Loth Lorien and Galadriel felt she did not have enough authority to accuse one of the members thus weakening the Fellowship's unity. To add, apart from Aragorn and Legolas, other members of the Fellowship were initially suspicious about Galadriel and her realm; they could her take direct warnings for intrigues. Therefore, she gave only hints to the Ring-bearer, as he had a right and burden to make the Ring-related decisions on his own.