Faramir, Captain of Gondor
Denethor is scornful of his youngest son and sees him as less capable than Boromir. In reality, Faramir is in some ways stronger and wiser than Boromir. He was able to resist the temptation of the Ring.
Three Reasons to Love Faramir
- He has a love for learning. Faramir always had a great love for lore and music. He also respected Gandalf and learned much from him, though his father would condemn him for it.
- Faramir is noble. In the book, at least, Faramir easily shrugs off the temptation of the Ring.
- He patiently endures his father's scorn. Though Denethor openly favored Boromir and had contempt for his younger son, Faramir never shows disrespect in return.
David Wenham
David Wenham is the man who portrayed Faramir in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. He's an Australian actor, and not a bad-looking fellow. He's been in lots of other films, including Van Helsing and 300.Random facts:
- Born on September 21, 1965.
- Youngest of six children.
- Six feet tall.
- Before becoming an actor, he worked as an insurance clerk.
- He has a nickname from childhood, "Daisy."
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Faramir According to Wikipedia
In J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, Faramir is a fictional character appearing in The Lord of the Rings. He is introduced as the younger brother of Boromir of the Fellowship of the Ring and second son of Denethor II, the Steward of the realm of Gondor. The relationships between the three men are revealed over the course of the book and are elaborated in the appendices.
Faramir first enters the narrative in person in The Two Towers, where, upon meeting Frodo Baggins, he is presented with a temptation to take possession of the Ruling Ring. In The Return of the King, he led the forces of Gondor during the War of the Ring, coming near to death, and eventually succeeded his father as the Steward and won the love of Éowyn of Rohan. These events have been depicted in several adaptations of The Lord of the Rings, most notably in Peter Jackson's film trilogy, which introduces significant changes in Faramir's character.
In The History of The Lord of the Rings series Christopher Tolkien described that his father had not foreseen the emergence of Faramir during the writing of the book, only inventing him at the actual point of his appearance in The Two Towers. J. R. R. Tolkien noted that the introduction of Faramir had led to postponement of the book's dénouement and to further development of the background for Gondor and Rohan. Long after completing The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien would write that of all characters Faramir resembles the author most, and that he had deliberately bestowed upon the character several traits of his own.
What do you think of Faramir?
Did Peter Jackson Ruin Faramir?
Although many LOTR fans complained about how Faramir is portrayed in the movie, I think for the most part he's in-character. The problem is that Frodo and Sam don't give Faramir any reason to trust them. They are caught "spying," they refuse to say much, and Frodo even lies about Gollum. So Faramir keeps treating them as prisoners and drags them all the way to Gondor once he learns that they are carrying the Ring.In The Two Towers book, the encounter begins when Faramir and his men stumble upon Frodo and Sam's camp. The hobbits are just finishing up their rabbit stew. They answer Faramir's questions readily and acknowledge that Gollum is traveling with them. However, Frodo does his best to conceal the fact that he is carrying the Ring. There is a bit of verbal sparring between them as Faramir tries to learn what Frodo is hiding from him, but Faramir is almost apologetic about it. He has to be cautious in such perilous times.
Here is a revealing excerpt from The Two Towers:
'I told you no lies, and of the truth all I could,' said Frodo.
'I do not blame you,' said Faramir. 'You spoke with skill in a hard place, and wisely, it seemed to me. But I learned or guessed more from you than your words said. You were not friendly with Boromir, or you did not part in friendship. You, and Master Samwise, too, I guess have some grievance. Now I loved him dearly, and would gladly avenge his death, yet I knew him well. Isildur's Bane - I would hazard that Isildur's Bane lay between you and was a cause of contention in your Company. Clearly it is a mighty heirloom of some sort, and such things do not breed peace among confederates, not if aught may be learned from ancient tales. Do I not hit near the mark?'
Faramir is shrewd and guesses at what Frodo is hiding. Sam accidentally tells Faramir about the Ring while the two of them are conversing about elves, confirming Faramir's suspicions. However, Faramir reassures them that he will not take the Ring.
This is a very different encounter than the one portrayed in the movie, and I think it has more to do with the way Frodo and Sam behave than how Faramir has been changed.
Faramir, Captain of Gondor
Faramir Quotes
His sense of duty was no less than yours, I deem. You wonder what his name is, where he comes from, and if he really was evil at heart. What lies or threats led him on this long march from home, and would he not rather have stayed there... in peace?
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Boromir was always the soldier. They were so alike, he and my father. Proud... stubborn even. But strong.
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You wish now that our places had been exchanged... that I had died and Boromir had lived.
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Where does my allegiance lie if not here? This is the city of the men of Numenor. I would gladly give my life to defend her beauty, her memory... her wisdom...
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So this is the answer to all the riddles. Here in the wild I have you, two halflings and a host of men at my call, and the Ring of Power within my grasp.
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The Shire must truly be a great realm, Master Gamgee, where gardeners are held in high honor.
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Other Lord of the Rings Characters
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Arwen
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Arwen is a beautiful elf who willingly gives up her immortality and her people to be with Aragorn, a mortal man. Originally Arwen was barely in the Lord of the Rings story, but Peter Jackson beefed up her role in the movies. She helps rescue Frodo,...
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Boromir
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Boromir was a member of the Fellowship of the Ring and a captain of Gondor. He was Denethor's oldest son, Faramir's brother, and a warrior. The One Ring worked hard to bend Boromir to its will. Boromir desired the Ring as a weapon to give his people...
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Eowyn
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Eowyn is a shieldmaiden of Rohan and King Theoden's niece. Though she longs to fight for her people, she isn't permitted to go to war. When the Rohirrim ride out to do battle with Sauron's minions at Gondor, Eowyn disguises herself as a young man and...
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Frodo Baggins
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Frodo Baggins is a survivor. A reluctant hero. A ring bearer. But most of all, he is a peace-loving hobbit. Frodo would have preferred to live out a quiet life in his beloved Shire, but alas, it was not to be. Instead he has to carry around an evil...
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Aragorn
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Aragorn is the leader of the Fellowship of the Ring. Though he is from an ancient line of kings, he spends most of his life in exile so that Sauron won't find him. But when the time is right, he is ready to take back the throne and reunite the kingdo...
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Posted June 19, 2008
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Posted May 29, 2008
