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".

**lars573** · 03-21-2005, 06:25

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

Originally Posted by Somebody Else

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?

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.