View Full Version : With which LOTR character do you most identify?
Togakure
03-21-2005, 03:53
Had this discussion with some friends over MSN and found it interesting, so I thought I'd pose the question here. Now that a movie has been made about it, many more people are in a position to comment. If you vote, drop a line or two or three about why you identify with or just like the character you picked.
And wouldn't you know, I've 21 options and the limit is 20 so ... I'll exclude "Other." If your pick is something other than those listed, please post it.
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My choice was Smeagol/Gollum. He epitomized the compulsive addict, hopelessly caught by the object of his desire to the point where it changed him drastically and utterly.
My favorite character is and ever will be Gandalf, seemingly a Christ parallel (shepherd, resurrection, etc.)--the kind of father/grandfather figure I've always wished I had.
Byzantine Prince
03-21-2005, 04:32
OMG! Where is Mery?!?! I mostly identify with Mery although I haven't seen the movies or read the books in a long time.
Gregoshi
03-21-2005, 04:38
BP, Merry would be "Meridoc".
I picked Faramir, over shadowed by brother in most aspects of life. Aching for a chance to prove my worth to parents.
Somebody Else
03-21-2005, 06:41
Boromir - much is expected of him, but he fails in the end.
Togakure
03-21-2005, 07:45
Boromir - much is expected of him, but he fails in the end.
If I were to pose this same question except regarding Winnie the Pooh characters, would I be right in my guess that you'd pick Eyore? ~D Just ribbin' ya--adding up your nick, custom title, choice, and explanation. I hope I haven't offended you with this ... .
I know the feeling well, but I also believe that oftentimes our "success" is simply not evident to us. Never understimate your impact on the world around you. We all have our place. Boromir died a noble death, defending his m8s with his life, and was a great leader among his people and admired, undestood and cherished by his brother. He was the last bastion of strength for his father. That he was tempted by the ring was a weakness, but I don't think it made him a failure. Of all the fellowship, his sacrifice was arguably the greatest. He gave his life. There is great honor in such an act, despite past mistakes.
Sorry ... I'll get off my soapbox now.
Pippin, just can't seem to focus when I need to, always take things too lightly ~;p
Sjakihata
03-21-2005, 13:54
Legolas. Feared by his enemies and loved by his friends. Agile and nimble and cool moves ~D
Somebody Else
03-21-2005, 14:03
Legolas. Feared by his enemies and loved by his friends. Agile and nimble and cool moves ~D
I knew you were an elf...
TogakureOjonin don't worry - you've not caused offense, though - I think I'm more of a Tigger - he's barmy you see.
Togakure
03-21-2005, 14:06
... I think I'm more of a Tigger - he's barmy you see.
Tig's always been my fave Pooh dude. Barmy indeed. ~:)
If someone would kindly advise me as to which i am? following a general description of myself.
Born into a country foreign to my family. Tall and strong. I enjoy solitude as much as independence. Fairly ambitious. Very level-headed. Fairly mellow. Fairly idealist.
Adrian II
03-21-2005, 20:40
If someone would kindly advise me as to which i am? following a general description of myself.
Born into a country foreign to my family. Tall and strong. I enjoy solitude as much as independence. Fairly ambitious. Very level-headed. Fairly mellow. Fairly idealist.Pippi Longstocking?
If someone would kindly advise me as to which i am? following a general description of myself.
Born into a country foreign to my family. Tall and strong. I enjoy solitude as much as independence. Fairly ambitious. Very level-headed. Fairly mellow. Fairly idealist.
Bilbo Baggins
Boromir for me, i just wanna do the right thing but sometimes cant help myself, i.e i know i need that 5er in my wallet for petrol etc. but cant help help spending it on rubbish, i.e pizza/chinese any other random nonsense ~:confused: also i want a Glorious death in battle :charge:
Longshanks
03-21-2005, 21:53
Boromir because he is the most human of Tolkien's characters. Unlike Faramir or Aragorn, he's got flaws.
Edit: That's characters from the books, not the movies. For those who haven't read the books Faramir was a lot different than in the movies. In the movies he's similar to Boromir and almost falls to the Ring's temptations. In the books he is more like Aragorn.
Evil_Maniac From Mars
03-21-2005, 22:02
Legolas. Reputation as a deadshot with a bow, and a good tracker. Also the reasons listed by the last person to choose Legolas. My second choice: Eomer. Fearless in battle, a good tactician, awesome with a sword.
Longshanks
03-21-2005, 22:09
Legolas. Reputation as a deadshot with a bow, and a good tracker. Also the reasons listed by the last person to choose Legolas. My second choice: Eomer. Fearless in battle, a good tactician, awesome with a sword.
So in real life you are a battle-hardened military officer, with many victories under your belt and a penchant for bow-hunting, fencing and the outdoors? ~;)
Evil_Maniac From Mars
03-21-2005, 22:15
Not exactly.......but close enough ~:cool:
Me: :duel: :duel: :duel: :duel: :duel: :duel: :duel: :duel: :duel: :duel: :duel: :duel: :duel: :charge:
Edit: FENCING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARE YOU JOKING??????!!!!!!!!! I prefer broadswords.
Kaiser of Arabia
03-21-2005, 22:57
bo-o-o-oromir
were is the "lord of the rings sucks" option?.....my rights are being infringed....at least give me a measly "GAH"! ~D
Togakure
03-22-2005, 14:12
If you think LOTR sucks, then you should just skip the thread, [deletes potentially insulting reference to intelligence].
If you think LOTR sucks, then you should just skip the thread, [deletes potentially insulting reference to intelligence].
but that wouldn´t provide me with the boredom supression method i was just awarded by your reply ~D
....i´m at my university with nothing to do.....excuse the slight trooling :bow:
Togakure
03-22-2005, 15:04
lol ... been there done that, and I know the bait routine too. Twasn't offeneded, just being a smartass ... something I've ever enjoyed.
SwordsMaster
03-23-2005, 21:55
Boromir. He is the only one who isnt afraid of doing what HE thinks is the right thing to do as opposed to following Gandalf/Elrong crew blindly.
If someone would kindly advise me as to which i am? following a general description of myself.
Born into a country foreign to my family. Tall and strong. I enjoy solitude as much as independence. Fairly ambitious. Very level-headed. Fairly mellow. Fairly idealist.
Pippi Longstocking?
ROTFLMAO
Alexander the Pretty Good
03-23-2005, 22:59
Peregrin Took.
In both the book and movie, I screw up, causing the general badness at the tomb of Balin in the mines of Moria. I'd do about the same thing.
*Crash*
"Fool of a Took!"
Oops.
Tachikaze
03-24-2005, 03:21
In high school the LOTR freaks assigned me as Meriadoc, which fit me pretty well. I have always loved Samwise's loyalty.
But, when answering this poll, I thought very deeply and had a hard time choosing between two I never thought I would consider: Frodo and Gandalf. I finally decided on Frodo.
Frodo worked incessantly on the task before him. As with Gandalf, I see a parallel in my political views. Gandalf fits my rational side. But, I think I would behave most like Frodo if I were in the situation. I also don't see mayself as "large" as Gandalf, meaning that he is larger than life and I am more like Frodo, who is just a small, very determined fellow with a cause.
I have ten fingers, though.
Togakure
03-24-2005, 03:42
If someone would kindly advise me as to which i am? following a general description of myself.
Born into a country foreign to my family. Tall and strong. I enjoy solitude as much as independence. Fairly ambitious. Very level-headed. Fairly mellow. Fairly idealist.
I would say Aragorn. He was of the Dunedain, but raised by the elves of Rivendell. He was tall and strong. As a ranger much time was spent in solitude. Though he avoided pursuing the kingship for a long time, he served many lords and kings secretly as a ranger, and was highly regarded among the elves. He was portrayed to be very level-headed, never being tempted by the Ring. He was quite mellow, even when challenged by Boromir, and Eomer. He was quite the idealist in denying to himself what most other men would have coveted, the kingship.
lancelot
03-24-2005, 13:52
No Sauron option?
Likes big castles, megaolmaniac tendencies. Has this nagging little desire to rule the world....whats not to identify with?
Id also like to ''identify'' with eowyn as well, but thats a different story.. ~:)
Togakure
03-24-2005, 14:27
Sauron was originally an option as was Wormtongue, but I had to reduce the choices to fit the maximum poll size. That's why I suggested that, if anyone identified with a character not listed, to post it. Best I could do under the circumstances.
Blodrast
03-24-2005, 23:36
always liked the trolls, myself (the "real" ones, not the forum-kind :P)
i'd be big as a house, thick-skinned, and couldn't care less about what the rest of the world wants from me - they wouldn't even scratch me.
ofc, lancelot makes an excellent point.
Demon of Light
03-29-2005, 01:19
I almost picked Boromir. The desire to do the right thing while still being in possesion of flaws that sometimes allow you to act well or badly depending on the situation remind me of myself to an extent. I want to be a good person and I want to be seen as a good person but I sometimes cannot prevent myself from acting contrary to this. I try but the effort occasionaly comes with failure.
I hope I can objectively be seen as a good person but I'm not sure if such is the case.
I picked Faramir, seemed like a more regular guy than Aragorn yet still had a lot of responsibility.
BTW I'm referring to the Tolkien book, not the Jackson film (which was visually stunning and better than anything I could have done but that I still think was shallow)
ichi :bow:
No Sauron option?
Likes big castles, megaolmaniac tendencies. Has this nagging little desire to rule the world....whats not to identify with?
Id also like to ''identify'' with eowyn as well, but thats a different story.. ~:)
I agree with both parts of your post 100%. ~D
AggonyKing
03-30-2005, 19:44
boromir :duel:
Papewaio
03-31-2005, 00:37
Aragorn as Strider.
Craterus
03-31-2005, 22:15
I would say Faramir.. I'm often overshadowed by the successes of my older brother. He always gets good exam results - it's not that i'm not clever, it's the effort - and he has loads of trophies for sport.
:duel: And i'm a deadshot with a longbow ~;)
cunobelinus
03-31-2005, 22:43
i think i am like gilmi i am crazy and have had fights and beaten up people much bigger than me !!
Craterus
04-01-2005, 21:52
i think i am like gilmi i am crazy and have had fights and beaten up people much bigger than me !!
Gimli wasn't really crazy, he was more an argumentative, stubborn, little git. In battle, he could be described as crazy but I think this is more just the way dwarfs fought - aggressive. But later in the story, you see Gimli has a sense of humour and becomes good friends with his sworn enemy, Legolas.
Beating up people bigger than you - ~;) Sure you have ~;) , can you prove it? ~:confused:
Tom Bombadil came to mind first.
If limited to the film, then Sam’s dad the Gaffer.
I’d leave the world savin’ to others…
Frodo, just an idiot little hobbit! ~D
Somebody Else
04-04-2005, 10:36
I want to change from Boromir - too many people are choosing him. Saruman perhaps - maintains a facade of being great and good, whilst having already fallen. Plus, he's a dab hand with science.
Ellesthyan
04-05-2005, 16:57
I've chosen Faramir; mostly because he is one of the few realistic characters of LOTR. Most people and non-people in the book aren't that well thought out, and certainly the majority doesn't seem very humane (though that might have been the intention). If I would have to choose my ideal, how I would like to see myself, I'd take Gandalf. He's rational, powerful, intelligent, but also cynical, grumpy and a little arrogant.
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