Denethor vs. Aragorn - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 03-22-2014, 02:03 PM

I don't know that Denethor would have withheld the crown if Aragorn had the support of the nobles especially his heir and Imrahil. As soon as Denethor died they would cede authority anyway. I shuspect that the sensee of honour that meant the stewards did not claim kingship would have held in the end. However I suspect for Denethor hope and despair really were akin and he could no more cope with a victory forseen as defeat. I suspect he would have taken the same route out.

03-22-2014, 02:03 PM	#32
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	I don't know that Denethor would have withheld the crown if Aragorn had the support of the nobles especially his heir and Imrahil. As soon as Denethor died they would cede authority anyway. I shuspect that the sensee of honour that meant the stewards did not claim kingship would have held in the end. However I suspect for Denethor hope and despair really were akin and he could no more cope with a victory forseen as defeat. I suspect he would have taken the same route out. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace